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And if you build the next HN, please add an API
What are the main reasons you want an API?
Ask HN: A place like HN but with more nerdy stuff and less social stuff?
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on the topic, I dare ask for an invite to lobste.rs if someone has one lying around. I promise I won't be an ass. (Cause a week ago I reached the threshold of wanting to leave a comment enough times)
invite just sent..
So quick :) thank you
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on the topic, I dare ask for an invite to lobste.rs if someone has one lying around. I promise I won't be an ass. (Cause a week ago I reached the threshold of wanting to leave a comment enough times)
invite just sent..
Re: Ask HN: A place like HN but with more nerdy stuff and less social stuff?
#64https://lobste.rs/ maybe.
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It's still growing. Development is active, people post plenty of interesting stories. Commenting is slowly increasing. These things take time, and the core group of posters are still posting links on a daily basis which is what a nascent community needs to survive the initial "lull". I'm very hopeful for Lobsters.
I wanted to register, but there is no link. it's some exclusive club?
Re: Ask HN: A place like HN but with more nerdy stuff and less social stuff?
#69>Heated arguments that make me feel bad after reading the comments instead of enlightened 1-There is bound to be heated arguments whenever two rational people with different circumstances & a different thought process are asked to opine on any issue with less than an obvious resolution. If you're uncomfortable watching a rigorous back & forth. Try North Korea. 2- You do realize you're asking a question of a social na…
How on earth does anyone think this is trolling? Anyway, I disagree with your points. 1) There is a very big difference between a heated argument and an argument. Maybe it's just a side effect of the medium we are using, but everyone seems to have so much trouble being civil. For example, instead of suggesting that OP go look to North Korea, you could have said "For me, the heated discussions are a good thing" or som…
[1]: http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/135b5z/yes_the_f...
Re: Ask HN: A place like HN but with more nerdy stuff and less social stuff?
#70Someday I'm going to invent a place where people can gather to learn technical skills from masters of the crafts, and socialize with like-minded enthusiasts. I could even "gamify" it and the players could earn points for passing tests to prove their knowledge, ultimately earning an "achievement" for mastering the craft at various levels of proficiency. We'll allow a diverse range of players to apply and even come liv…