Grok
Learning and science
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SHOW HN2018
How HN took it
1 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 8 critical, out of 14 comments about the project. Thread score -0.32.
Execution: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 0 for, 2 againstIdea: 1 for, 1 againstPerformance: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Interesting idea for education and a modern wiki
From 2 comments
I’m using Safari on an iPhone X running the latest OS: ``` * The main page search bar is really choppy. I typed in “lisp” and, when holding down backspace, the cursor skipped…
sahil-kang on HNIMO a platform like this has a lot of potential, especially for education. Wikipedia is often far too dense to really learn from if you're not already a subject matter expert.…
beaconstudios on HN
Objections
Email login code slow or lands in spam
From 3 comments
The email-code-to-login is pretty slow - I've been waiting about five minutes for mine, and am tempted to give up fixing one of the articles.
pavel_lishin on HNIs the code email in your spam folder? Mine was.
DanBC on HNUsing Google Mail, the signup code email went to my spam folder. I marked it as not spam.
DanBC on HN
Homepage 404 and search bugs
From 2 comments
Homepage currently returns a 404.
jcwayne on HNWindows 10, Firefox 60.0.2 Search doesn't do anything when I type a term and hit enter. Gif: https://gfycat.com/ShortNeedyEmeraldtreeskink
Nannooskeeska on HN
No content moderation or editorial policy against misinformation
From 2 comments
Is there a Benevolent Dictator? Is there an editorial policy? Is there a plan in place from this being overrun with flat-earthers, anti-vaxxers and holocaust-deniers? (Or, from…
pavel_lishin on HNI think you need a Benevolent Dictator, or a council thereof, who can delegate as well. Inevitably, you'll have edit-wars, differences of opinion, etc. You need someone to step…
pavel_lishin on HN
Opinion presented as fact with no citation requirement
From 1 comment
IMO a platform like this has a lot of potential, especially for education. Wikipedia is often far too dense to really learn from if you're not already a subject matter expert.…
beaconstudios on HN
Landing page and font density feel unwelcoming
From 2 comments
I’m using Safari on an iPhone X running the latest OS: ``` * The main page search bar is really choppy. I typed in “lisp” and, when holding down backspace, the cursor skipped…
sahil-kang on HNLooks very interesting. Maybe link to examples of threads? I didn't see any in action, but looks like a good idea. I'd also suggest smaller default font. Sites like this benefit…
sudofail on HN
Requests
Add example threads and a clearer no-results message
From 2 comments
Looks very interesting. Maybe link to examples of threads? I didn't see any in action, but looks like a good idea. I'd also suggest smaller default font. Sites like this benefit…
sudofail on HNChrome 66.0.3359.158, android 8.1.0 There should be an answer in the negative if your search produces no results. This problem is exacerbated by the beta status and lack of…
kryogen1c on HN
Benevolent dictator or editorial authority for disputes
From 1 comment
I think you need a Benevolent Dictator, or a council thereof, who can delegate as well. Inevitably, you'll have edit-wars, differences of opinion, etc. You need someone to step…
pavel_lishin on HN
Smaller default font size
From 1 comment
Looks very interesting. Maybe link to examples of threads? I didn't see any in action, but looks like a good idea. I'd also suggest smaller default font. Sites like this benefit…
sudofail on HN
Questions
Is there an editorial policy against misinformation?
From 1 comment
Is there a Benevolent Dictator? Is there an editorial policy? Is there a plan in place from this being overrun with flat-earthers, anti-vaxxers and holocaust-deniers? (Or, from…
pavel_lishin on HN
What domains should the site focus on?
From 1 comment
Thanks for your feedback. Citations are currently encouraged, but not required. They might be required in the future. If you were to pick a domain of knowledge to focus the site…
tashmahalic on HN
Alternatives named
WikiHow
From 1 comment
Encouraging but not enforcing citations sounds good - requiring citations may end up drying up the content wikipedia-style. The content I'm interested in is twofold -…
beaconstudios on HN
Wikipedia
From 1 comment
IMO a platform like this has a lot of potential, especially for education. Wikipedia is often far too dense to really learn from if you're not already a subject matter expert.…
beaconstudios on HN