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by zjfroot 3285 days ago
WOW, this is my first time getting "slashdotted". Very surprised to see the enthusiasm. The original "Show HN" is here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14582181, and you are welcomed to continue the discussion there
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chuckdries 3285 days ago
Lol I'm new, what's getting "slash dotted?"
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joshmn 3285 days ago
> When an internet server or item is shut down, canceled, closed or crashes because of the instant popularity from a community.

But if you're wondering what the word comes from, slashdot.org

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