I hardly post here on/. that often, but seeing this post and the throngs of replies regarding quality of comments, I felt that I wanted to reply with my own experiences.
It was 10 years ago that I started my college career at Drexel University and I was the absolute loneliest kid you could find on that campus. I didn't know a soul and I had quite a hard time making friends. Now, I can't remember exactly how I found you, but after reading "News For Nerds" I felt at home. And after going through all the posts, news stories, fellow readers & posters, I felt better about myself. In a sea of unfamiliarity, there was Slashdot. It was my anchor, it was my warm blanket that make me comfortable. I can hardly describe how much better my freshman year felt having/. with me. It meant a lot to me 10 years ago, and it means a lot to me now.
There are those that will tell you things have changed, that/. isn't the same. But like anything, change is inevitable. And I definitely think the changes that/. have experienced are, for the most part, positive. The new Web 2.0 look, the comment filter bars, the pictures in the articles; I view them as welcomed additions.
Slashdot is something special. Of all the things I hold a special place for in my heart, I never thought I'd feel this way about a website. But I do. The people here are amazing. Without realizing it, you guys & girls here have helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. I love Ask Slashdot. I love the book reviews. I love the news.
Over the past decade, Slashdot has definitely changed, but it still feels like home. It's still here. And for that, I thank all of you. The creators, the members, the anon cowards. Just... thank you, all of you. I sincerely hope you continue to exist right here for another decade. Regardless of whatever browsers come and go, you'll always be the first in my favorites.
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I hardly post here on /. that often, but seeing this post and the throngs of replies regarding quality of comments, I felt that I wanted to reply with my own experiences.
It was 10 years ago that I started my college career at Drexel University and I was the absolute loneliest kid you could find on that campus. I didn't know a soul and I had quite a hard time making friends. Now, I can't remember exactly how I found you, but after reading "News For Nerds" I felt at home. And after going through all the posts, news stories, fellow readers & posters, I felt better about myself. In a sea of unfamiliarity, there was Slashdot. It was my anchor, it was my warm blanket that make me comfortable. I can hardly describe how much better my freshman year felt having /. with me. It meant a lot to me 10 years ago, and it means a lot to me now.
There are those that will tell you things have changed, that /. isn't the same. But like anything, change is inevitable. And I definitely think the changes that /. have experienced are, for the most part, positive. The new Web 2.0 look, the comment filter bars, the pictures in the articles; I view them as welcomed additions.
Slashdot is something special. Of all the things I hold a special place for in my heart, I never thought I'd feel this way about a website. But I do. The people here are amazing. Without realizing it, you guys & girls here have helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. I love Ask Slashdot. I love the book reviews. I love the news.
Over the past decade, Slashdot has definitely changed, but it still feels like home. It's still here. And for that, I thank all of you. The creators, the members, the anon cowards. Just... thank you, all of you. I sincerely hope you continue to exist right here for another decade. Regardless of whatever browsers come and go, you'll always be the first in my favorites.