Comment by joshmanders | Hacker News Reader

Comment by joshmanders | Hacker News Reader

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Dalton has a valid point, you're literally describing every social media site out there right now. Why is he in the wrong for doing the same?

Go to Twitter logged out, what do you see? How about Facebook?

Now, how do you view anything on these platforms while not a member? You have a link somewhere, a tweet, a facebook post, something someone shared that you clicked.

Now look at Vers... You think you can't see inside because you came to a door with no walls on either side and thought "I can't see unless I unlock that door" then walk away.

Want to peek into Vers without signing in, you need to find a link you can view, just like the rest of social networks you're used to.

Here, I took time out of my day to find a link for you. https://vers.social/@dalton

  >Go to Twitter logged out, what do you see? How about Facebook?

With respect to the dev; most people have a pretty good idea what Facebook and Twitter are about and some idea of the huge numbers of people using each site. It's also highly likely that we all know countless people with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. accounts. So, even if there's a locked door with a "Create an Account to See What's Inside!" sign at the entrance, we've a pretty good idea what's going on inside, can be pretty sure that we'll find someone in there to interact with, and so make an informed decision as to whether to venture in.

Vers? How many people have even heard of it --never mind know anyone with an account there? So, what's the incentive for me [or anyone] to go to the hassle of setting up yet another website account, just to see what's inside? The huge incumbent social media websites don't need to try and draw people in. New upstarts do. And I think it takes a bit more enticement than "We're not going to tell you what's in here. But buy a ticket anyway. It'll be great!"

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