We appreciate it. We're going to do our best. There might be some hiccups along the way but we're going to listen to you guys and make sure we get this right.
Sure. They're not the same vehicles, but they're vehicles manufactured by the same company. The events happened fairly close to each other chronologically as SpaceX ramps up their push for a successful reusable rocket program and getting a manned spacecraft into orbit. I wouldn't consider coming inches from a successful landing of a reusable rocket onto a drone ship "denigrating," however. As for whether it would make DICE more money or not, I am not sure, as we are not DICE.
My name is Logan Abbott and I am part of the team that purchased Slashdot and SourceForge from DHI. I've been a long time reader of Slashdot, but I'm getting my bearings as a first time editor. It is true that Slashdot was sold to BIZX. Contrary to one of the previous comments, BIZX is not an "SEO company" (granted, our corporate site isn't the coolest thing. Note to self: get that thing updated). BIZX is a small web media company based out of San Diego, CA that's been around for 16 years.
I've been involved with the Internet my whole life so I'm not shocked by the comments I'm getting as a new editor. Heck, posting anonymously I'd probably be doing the same thing in your shoes (all is fair in love and war and the Internet). If anything, it shows the dedication this community has in keeping Slashdot relevant and true to its origins. I have a background in Drupal and PHP, so I'm still getting the hang of this Perl thing.
As for the future of the site, yes we will address it. There are a lot of moving parts in assuming control of two huge sites so we will address it as soon as we can. We're going to listen to you guys as to the future of the site. I don't mean listen like we're going to roll out a full new version of the site, and then field complaints from loyal users like the last time Slashdot was changed. I mean we are actually going to listen. You're not going to wake up tomorrow to a Slashdot you don't recognize. Our immediate plan is to give Slashdot the support it needs to be the most successful and vibrant technology news and discussion community as possible. There might be some hiccups along the way, but I can take the heat and very much welcome all of your feedback. To be clear, we want to continue improving with the true spirit of Slashdot in mind.
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Have not seen one of those yet (acquisition happened late last night), but we'll keep an eye out.
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We appreciate it. We're going to do our best. There might be some hiccups along the way but we're going to listen to you guys and make sure we get this right.
This is true.
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Yes. It was meant for the idle sub domain. New guy here.
I appreciated this.
We're going to do our best to keep/bring back that "news for nerds" ethos and hopefully keep you here.
Logan Abbott from BIZX here. Happy to answer any questions.
Our first order of business is to get rid of any malware and deceptive advertisements. Check out the plans here: http://fossforce.com/2016/01/s...
Sure. They're not the same vehicles, but they're vehicles manufactured by the same company. The events happened fairly close to each other chronologically as SpaceX ramps up their push for a successful reusable rocket program and getting a manned spacecraft into orbit. I wouldn't consider coming inches from a successful landing of a reusable rocket onto a drone ship "denigrating," however. As for whether it would make DICE more money or not, I am not sure, as we are not DICE.
My name is Logan Abbott and I am part of the team that purchased Slashdot and SourceForge from DHI. I've been a long time reader of Slashdot, but I'm getting my bearings as a first time editor. It is true that Slashdot was sold to BIZX. Contrary to one of the previous comments, BIZX is not an "SEO company" (granted, our corporate site isn't the coolest thing. Note to self: get that thing updated). BIZX is a small web media company based out of San Diego, CA that's been around for 16 years.
I've been involved with the Internet my whole life so I'm not shocked by the comments I'm getting as a new editor. Heck, posting anonymously I'd probably be doing the same thing in your shoes (all is fair in love and war and the Internet). If anything, it shows the dedication this community has in keeping Slashdot relevant and true to its origins. I have a background in Drupal and PHP, so I'm still getting the hang of this Perl thing.
As for the future of the site, yes we will address it. There are a lot of moving parts in assuming control of two huge sites so we will address it as soon as we can. We're going to listen to you guys as to the future of the site. I don't mean listen like we're going to roll out a full new version of the site, and then field complaints from loyal users like the last time Slashdot was changed. I mean we are actually going to listen. You're not going to wake up tomorrow to a Slashdot you don't recognize. Our immediate plan is to give Slashdot the support it needs to be the most successful and vibrant technology news and discussion community as possible. There might be some hiccups along the way, but I can take the heat and very much welcome all of your feedback. To be clear, we want to continue improving with the true spirit of Slashdot in mind.
There is more information here for the time being: http://fossforce.com/2016/01/s...
Happy to answer more questions.
I'm a new editor at Slashdot just getting my bearings. Nice to meet you all.
Looks like its back up. So probably both.
Updated with correct time zone (EST). Good catch.