New Social Network Skepticism

The cluster centers on skepticism and debate about the need for yet another social network, questioning its differentiation from existing platforms and what defines a successful one. Core comments repeatedly ask why the world needs more social networks and suggest alternatives like topic-oriented designs.

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Sample Comments

tdevito Oct 22, 2019 View on HN

About time for a new social network.

mattl May 24, 2024 View on HN

What makes you think it wasn't a social network?

mypalmike Apr 6, 2017 View on HN

Social networks could be topic-oriented rather then "me-oriented". Like reddit but more personal.

chefandy Apr 8, 2022 View on HN

When has lacking it worked out well for social networks?

pfraze Nov 25, 2024 View on HN

As opposed to running a social network? What else is new

tomc1985 Feb 18, 2016 View on HN

Why does the world need yet another social network?

bryancoxwell Jan 8, 2025 View on HN

It should be hard to run a social network.

Does this mean I shouldn't go through with my idea for a social network to find people to add to your other social networks?

ashitvora Oct 14, 2010 View on HN

Do we really need one more Social Network?

brm Oct 24, 2008 View on HN

I have to ask, what need are you addressing that already existing social networks don't provide?