[raddan]

The switch to their newest forum software seems to discourage any kind of actual conversation. If I recall correctly, the last iteration was also unthreaded, but somehow it was easier for a back-and-forth to develop. Now it is basically just reactions-- like YouTube comments (which, ironically, is actually threaded).

Is HN really the last remaining forum for science and technology conversations? If so... very depressing.

[badgersnake]

> Is HN really the last remaining forum for science and technology conversations?

Honestly, HN isn’t very good anymore either. The internet is basically all trolling, bots and advertising. Often all at once.

Oh and scams, there’s also scams.

[JohnnyMarcone]

lobste.rs is smaller but can have good discussion.

[raddan]

Thanks for the tip. Sadly it appears that lobste.rs is invite only?

[JohnnyMarcone]

Yeah, I haven't tried to get an invite, but I enjoy lurking there. Seems like a cool system.