Well, first of all I don’t think I determine the baseline culture of the site. I’m more of an outlier here and I was just a lurker when the site was in its heyday.
Second, as opposed to some, I don’t want just more people. I want more interesting, smart, competent people and yes, this implies that I prefer a certain class of people to not be here—preferably by not showing up here at all. Relative rarity of idiots is a BIG advantage of LW—if you want broad participation Reddit, etc. are there for you.
Third, “hounded”? This is the ’net and though a particular technology has been desired by many, it hasn’t been invented yet. Close the browser or switch to a different tab and hey! you’re free and safe.
Well, first of all I don’t think I determine the baseline culture of the site. I’m more of an outlier here and I was just a lurker when the site was in its heyday.
Second, as opposed to some, I don’t want just more people. I want more interesting, smart, competent people and yes, this implies that I prefer a certain class of people to not be here—preferably by not showing up here at all. Relative rarity of idiots is a BIG advantage of LW—if you want broad participation Reddit, etc. are there for you.
Third, “hounded”? This is the ’net and though a particular technology has been desired by many, it hasn’t been invented yet. Close the browser or switch to a different tab and hey! you’re free and safe.