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Comment Don't bother (Score 1) 234

As has been mentioned elsewhere, Dice is getting almost no ad revenue from slashdot because most of the users either don't click on ads or use adblock (complete write-off for FY13). So not visiting the site just reduces the site load and saves them a little bit of operating cost.

Submission + - Slashdot after beta - Paywall? 2

An anonymous reader writes: Is the beta hinting at other changes in the near future?

Submission + - Slashdot is dead 3

An anonymous reader writes: I saw it with my own eyes

Submission + - How to fix Slashdot Beta? 17

Forbo writes: Since the migration to Slashdot Beta was announced, it seems all meaningful discussion has been completely disrupted with calls to boycott and protest. Rather than pull an Occupy, what can be done to focus and organize the action? What is the end goal: To revert entirely to the previous site, or to address the problems with the new site?

Submission + - AltSlashdot is coming (altslashdot.org) 3

Okian Warrior writes: I've registered "AltSlashdot.org". I intend to run a site much like Slashdot used to be — better articles, less decoration and less "in your face" functionality. I'm reviewing and getting comfortable with slashcode right now. I'm looking for volunteers to help with setup and running the site. If the site becomes profitable, I intend to hire from the pool of volunteers. If you've ever wanted to participate in a site like Slashdot, here's your chance! I'm particularly in need of people who can:
  • Set up and manage a high-traffic site (servers, load-balancers, data sites, &c)
  • Edit story submissions
  • HTML, CSS, and script creation/bugfix/repair

Contact me if interested John (at) AltSlashdot (dot) org

Comment Re:Well, I suppose this might explain it (Score 3) 3

I'd like to believe the revamp was a last-ditch effort to salvage the brand; but it seems to be just that only, not an attempt to improve anything. I'd be more optimistic the site redesign didn't seem so aimless and generic. I think a key takeaway is that because there's no value to added traffic (that just increases cost and isn't really doing anything for Dice) unless they can _do something_ with the community that generates them money, the only thing they can do is either bring in non-computer savvy individuals (ad impressions) or job seekers, and to do that they need to dilute the site heavily. Or re-position it. Or get rid of the community and sell the brand to someone who wants it for a less trendy Gawker or something, i dunno. That's how I see it.

Submission + - Why is Slashdot ignoring the advice of so many developer articles. 2

An anonymous reader writes: Over the years, Slashdot has recycled plenty of articles about lousy UX, lousy design, lousy graceful degradation, lousy development practices, lousy community management, even lousy JavaScript implementations creating security problems. Did Slashdot read any of those articles?

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