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145 sats \ 7 replies \ @Aardvark 11h \ on: What makes a Stacker? AskSN
For me personally, it's a combination. I have a lot to learn, and there's some really good teachers here. Combined with the fact that I like tedium. Owning a territory and tracking a bunch of shit in a spreadsheet falls right into my wheelhouse as far as hobbies go.
I doubt it's the defining trait, but I bet Stackers do have an unusual number of spreadsheets open.
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I'm guessing it's a pretty individual thing
I agree, but that's part of what confuses me. How can Stacker News be something that appeals to so few people, but does so in a wide variety of ways?
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Maybe the common theme is that we all have thick enough skin. There's some real assholes around here, and it's a small community.
Being a fresh face was a little intimidating for me at first. I'm just some random asshole and SN is full of incredibly smart people. Under those circumstances, it doesn't take a whole lot of abuse to feel like you aren't welcome here.
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I suspect that's a big part of it. I also wonder how important those guard dogs are to the community we enjoy.
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