They aren't even trying to hide it. If you check firehose, you'll see plenty of good-rated "stories" about Beta sucking... but none of them makes to the first page.
I don't think you got what I meant...
And regarding your sig: that's the idea, polluting it until they stop pushing for the beta. Ah, don't you like us whining? Shut up and go.
Slashdot users are extremely unhappy with the new Slashdot Beta design. The comment section of every single post is devoted to dissatisfaction with the new design.
... ... The thing to keep in mind about community sites devoted to user generated content is that the users generate the content.
You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred. -- Superchicken