Re: never heard of it
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Anonymous Coward
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· Score: 5, Informative
All the old school Slashdotters remember K5 and understand why this is a sad day. None of the new people have heard of it. In some ways, it was better than Slashdot and had features that Slashdot still doesn't have. As I recall, users voted on the stories that showed up on the front page. There were trolls, but the flame warriors and crapflooders weren't tolerated. I didn't post on K5 very much, but I sure appreciate it. I wonder if, in ten years, people will have the same reaction to Slashdot that you're having to K5.
I don't agree
by
Kethinov
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· Score: 5, Informative
Slashdot was on the decline, but I'm actually optimistic about the new owner's chances of succeeding at turning the ship around because of their commitment to listening to the community for the first time in far too long.
-- You're right, I wouldn't steal a car. But if it were possible, I sure as hell would download one!
All the old school Slashdotters remember K5 and understand why this is a sad day. None of the new people have heard of it. In some ways, it was better than Slashdot and had features that Slashdot still doesn't have. As I recall, users voted on the stories that showed up on the front page. There were trolls, but the flame warriors and crapflooders weren't tolerated. I didn't post on K5 very much, but I sure appreciate it. I wonder if, in ten years, people will have the same reaction to Slashdot that you're having to K5.
Slashdot was on the decline, but I'm actually optimistic about the new owner's chances of succeeding at turning the ship around because of their commitment to listening to the community for the first time in far too long.
You're right, I wouldn't steal a car. But if it were possible, I sure as hell would download one!
And I just found it on Google cache. Glad I could grab it before it disappears forever:
http://webcache.googleusercont...
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