«There's a horrible conceit gaining ground that websites present someting called "content". I like to think of it as an amorphous, tofu-like substance. You cut it to whatever shape you want, and then pour some kind of syrup or gravy called "social" on top to give it flavor.» – Maciej Cegłowski
http://idlewords.com/talks/fan_is_a_tool_using_animal.htm
This is giving tofu a bad name! I was a vegetarian for 20 years. Tofu is great.
@kensanata
Another important point in Cegłowski's talk[0]:
>Don't Make It Too Easy
>these terrible interfaces serve a protective function, where they keep the community insulated from drive-by visitors and require new contributors to endure a a period of apprenticeship and lurking.
IOW, a barrier to entry is a good thing.
[0]: http://idlewords.com/talks/fan_is_a_tool_using_animal.htm
