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alpha0  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Ask hubski: spam
The detrimental costs remain, e.g. server loads, turning off new (interesting) members, (and possibly the broken windows effect) etc., even if you choose to go the info bubble route. I think NotPhil's position is reasonable.




thenewgreen  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I never said otherwise, it's very reasonable. It will be interesting to see how it scales but still, I think the community will be the filter. We can avoid spam posts but comments will be more difficult. We can always flag the spammers though. That said, there is a gray area between a spammer and someone that is genuinely proud of their microbrewery and wants feedback from our community ... Distinguishing between the two will be a challenge.
sounds_sound  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·  
> ... Distinguishing between the two will be a challenge.

Really? I don't think it's difficult to discern what kind of agenda a particular post has. Especially once a user has developed a pattern of submittals, it becomes clear pretty easily. I think the majority of people on here know when they're being sold something.

thenewgreen  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Perhaps you're right. By the way, did you know that you can now download my last album for free from my website? It's easy: http://thenewgreenmusic.com/

;)

alpha0  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I didn't say you did :) Show and tell is fine by me. Blog/site refs in bios is equally fine with me.
thenewgreen  ·  4696 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I should look at bios more, I never do.