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Two years ago, on 2014-07-04, SoylentNews received official confirmation of becoming a Public Benefit Corporation. Though there is no user-visible manifestation of this on the site (or any of the other services we provide), it does stand as an important milestone in our history.
A lot has happened since this site went live. Here are some numbers:
- 93 - polls posted.
- 170 - current subscribers.
- 1816 - journal articles posted.
- 6278 - registered nicknames.
- 12252 - stories posted to the site.
- 14556 - stories submitted.
- 369411 - comments posted.
- 41767215 - story hits we've counted (ignores AC hits)
Numbers, however, provide only part of the story. We have been able to keep the site up and running with only a few unplanned site outages, which is a far cry from how things were back when the site launched. To watch this community coalesce and grow to what it is today has been a heart-warming and enriching experience. I've read stories and comments that have changed my view of the world. All thanks to the tireless (and very occasionally tired) efforts of our all-volunteer staff and you, our community. And what a talented and selfless group of people we have! I am continually impressed with the knowledge and professionalism exhibited by the staff — I tip my hat to them all.
One of the comments to last year's story sums it up very well for me:
I[t] feels like much longer than a year ago, maybe because Soylent perfectly replaced the place Slashdot occupied in my heart. Except, it's better. NCommander, Eds, we really appreciate the work, spirit, and intent you've put into the community. It's a mark of distinction that this place feels more like a really big, walnut-panelled study filled with learned colleagues than it does a random, pointless forum. The latter is ubiquitous, the former unique.
It is my fervent hope that we will continue to earn your support and provide you with the best news discussion site we can.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Monday July 04 2016, @07:38PM
Troll, troll, troll your boat...
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1, Flamebait) by Azuma Hazuki on Monday July 04 2016, @07:48PM
...gently down the fstream.h;
But no, really; your worldview is a festering disaster and if everyone believed what you did we'd all be dead within a decade.
I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 05 2016, @05:56AM
Lordy, have a bad weekend?
Yeah, he does seem to have his blindspots and I disagree vehemently with almost everything that he says, but...
>your worldview is a festering disaster
...is a bit much, his worldview does include working on the code here for free after all.
Having said that, I'd also like to say that since you joined you have added much to this place and mostly what you've added is heart, so thanks and dont stop.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday July 05 2016, @08:06AM
When reading those comments, a quote often comes to mind:
"I have always found it quaint, and rather touching, that there is a movement in the US that thinks Americans are not yet selfish enough." --Christopher Hitchens
his worldview does include working on the code here for free after all
"Tribalism", I think.
"Community", even.
Right^W Wrong Wingers have a defective amygdala (part of the brain) which doesn't allow them to see danger in proper proportion.
They are always frightened and are constantly on the lookout for an enemy (instead of looking for greater opportunities to collaborate).
...and I'm now thinking about the scientist who works all day every day sorting out information from noise, using logic the whole time.
...then he goes to lunch, bows his head over his food, and prays to a sky fairy.
Complete compartmentalization of "thought" processes.
-- OriginalOwner_ [soylentnews.org]