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by stringsandchars 499 days ago
I like the fact that there are no new features. The service is mature and doesn't need any changes. Also I use a bookmarklet on mobile (in a more easily-customized iOS browser called iCab), so I have no problems with responsive styling. Sometimes a minimum amount of effort is needed to make a service work the way you want it.

For a while a few years ago the service was unstable, but I haven't noticed any problems recently.

Have no recall of the service-owner's politics - but I do remember he is somewhat 'mercurial' in his emotions - and I've often wondered whether he will just decide to shutdown without warning.

Otherwise the service is minimal, no-nonsense, and no hassle. I don't get this post at all.

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Pinboard has been up and running for 15 years. How many more years would I need to run the site before you'd decide I'm not going to shut it on a whim? Because I'll totally do that, just going on impulse right now.
IIRC you described it at some point as "business performance art", and may I please take this opportunity to thank you for creating this lens from which I have been able to view, understand, and not become infuriated at the last decade of hype-driven startups.

If you need any assistance with your infra stuff I'm happy to help.

Thank you; I really appreciate that!