Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

arkitaip wrote: post #3

jessamyn wrote: post #2

Hey!

Thanks for everything you've done over at Mefi. Do you think we'll ever again see you as a mod?

Just another mefite adding thanks to the pile here!

Re: Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

#6

Post by jordigh » Thu, Aug 10, 2017, 8:04 PM UTC

> the community blog Metafilter, which is like the civilized version of Reddit.

Wait, what?

That sounds wonderful, I'm signing up.

Re: Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

#7

Post by mutagen » Thu, Aug 10, 2017, 8:04 PM UTC

jessamyn wrote: post #2

Hey!

Great interview, I enjoyed your insights into separating out the emotional issues from the technology issues and the challenges that UX / UI issues present.

Re: Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

#8

Post by mrbill » Thu, Aug 10, 2017, 8:28 PM UTC

jessamyn wrote: post #2

Hey!

Thanks from yet another MeFite.

Re: Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

#9

Post by deepspace » Thu, Aug 10, 2017, 8:31 PM UTC

jordigh wrote: post #6

> the community blog Metafilter, which is like the civilized version of Reddit. Wait, what? That sounds wonderful, I'm signing up.

Unfortunately you are several years too late. The site and community used to be amazing when Matt and Jessamyn ran the show, but went it started going downhill after Josh Millard took over and is now a shadow of its former self.

Re: Jessamyn West, Technology Lady (2015)

#10

Post by vikasg » Thu, Aug 10, 2017, 8:33 PM UTC

jordigh wrote: post #6

> the community blog Metafilter, which is like the civilized version of Reddit. Wait, what? That sounds wonderful, I'm signing up.

While MeFi has its own blind spots, it is definitely one of the nicest communities online because of:

(1) $5 fee to sign up. (2) It doesn't believe in absolute "free speech" like Reddit or HN. The moderators will tell you to cut it out.