163 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 12 Apr \ on: Stacker News is social media. So what? meta
I think there's a useful distinction to make between a shared perspective and an echo chamber.
Obviously, there's an identifiable prevailing world view at Stacker News and I love finding a place where something like my views are prominent. Within that, though, there are lots of civil disagreements and discussions of different opinions here.
I think of an echo chamber as an environment that really doesn't tolerate any deviations from the approved narrative. That's not what I see here.
Good point. I've seen a few times when things have bordered on the latter, but for the most part, it's definitely the former. Consider this something I would have edited in if I hadn't taken the dog for a walk after posting.
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I've seen a few times when things have bordered on the latter
There are certain opinions that will likely get you called a "shitcoining ass-milker" by certain stackers. So, you're right that there are a few areas where dissenting views are heavily stifled.
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Correct! An echo chamber would not have the dissent- and dissonance-filled discussions.
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