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ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

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Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

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Post by lucumo »

villageidiot wrote: post #10
nopassrecover wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Scroll down :-) Or use Google cached version. For it to show to Google bot it has to be visible for you too - if it's not then they'll get penalised by Google.

There's also a free signup option that they don't publicize: http://www.experts-exchange.com/registerFree2.jsp Although I can't think of any reason to use it.

I have. Signing up is easier than on StackOverflow ;)

Edit: Just checked the link: "Site access is now limited to Premium Service Members."

So, no more free accounts.

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#12

Post by danw »

patio11 wrote: post #9

They automatically migrate your information from StackOverflow based on your OpenID. (It started me with 101 rep, too.) Find the man responsible for that decision and reward him appropriately, please. That is the kind of Obvious Usability Win that is anything but obvious. Relatedly: My bank until recently required you to log in with a long numeric string, instead of a memorable ID like everywhere else on the planet.…

Does it keep your rep consistent between StackOverflow and the new site? Or is the porting only at signup?

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#13

Post by jawngee »

This site is the most aggravating thing I've ever f'ing used in my life.

I can't post a link because I'm a new user? Are you f'ing kidding me?

I can only post one answer every three minutes? Are you f'ing kidding me?

Dudes, I'm an expert in a variety of domains and I'm not interested in playing what appears to be a game to participate in your site. In other words, I have a lot of value to bring to your site, but am not really all the interested in making a hobby out of it.

I understand you probably have spam problems, but there are other ways to do it that aren't frustrating for people with a wealth of knowledge that want to add value to your site. HINT: Bayesian filtering on new posts might mitigate some headaches!

So, good job, you just discouraged someone with a lot to offer!

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#14

Post by villageidiot »

lucumo wrote: post #11
villageidiot wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There's also a free signup option that they don't publicize: http://www.experts-exchange.com/registerFree2.jsp Although I can't think of any reason to use it.

I have. Signing up is easier than on StackOverflow ;) Edit: Just checked the link: "Site access is now limited to Premium Service Members." So, no more free accounts.

Start a new brower session or delete your cookies. You get that message if they recognize you from an existing account. I get that message in Firefox (after signing up from Firefox) but not in Chrome or IE.

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#15

Post by [deleted] »

sutro wrote: post #4

Great job, Joel. Now get to work on these variations: SnackOverload - StackOverflow for people who like snacks CrackedTwoByFour - StackOverflow for people who need refunds for defective building materials CrackFoSomeHos - StackOverflow for crack whores StackCoverFlow - this is still StackOverflow, but with a CoverFlow UI

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Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#16

Post by niyazpk »

danw wrote: post #12
patio11 wrote: post #9

They automatically migrate your information from StackOverflow based on your OpenID. (It started me with 101 rep, too.) Find the man responsible for that decision and reward him appropriately, please. That is the kind of Obvious Usability Win that is anything but obvious. Relatedly: My bank until recently required you to log in with a long numeric string, instead of a memorable ID like everywhere else on the planet.…

Does it keep your rep consistent between StackOverflow and the new site? Or is the porting only at signup?

They just port the user data. Reputation points are seperate (that makes sense).

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#17

Post by Quarrelsome »

jawngee wrote: post #13

This site is the most aggravating thing I've ever f'ing used in my life. I can't post a link because I'm a new user? Are you f'ing kidding me? I can only post one answer every three minutes? Are you f'ing kidding me? Dudes, I'm an expert in a variety of domains and I'm not interested in playing what appears to be a game to participate in your site. In other words, I have a lot of value to bring to your site, but am n…

Heh, blame the people that have played with the site thus far. Most of those measures are a direct response to shameless bot-ing by users who like to play (and "break" things).

Re: ServerFault launches - it's StackOverflow for sysadmins

#20

Post by moe »

sutro wrote: post #4

Great job, Joel. Now get to work on these variations: SnackOverload - StackOverflow for people who like snacks CrackedTwoByFour - StackOverflow for people who need refunds for defective building materials CrackFoSomeHos - StackOverflow for crack whores StackCoverFlow - this is still StackOverflow, but with a CoverFlow UI

Also needed:

CashOverflow - Gadget shopping advice for rich people

StuckInARole - Job advice for nerds

StruckByAHole - Software Security

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