The 5 Stackers You Meet On Stacker News
Enjoyed “The 5 people you meet in heaven” by Mitch Albom? What happens if you extrapolate from his story onto Stacker News? Who will be the five individuals you’ll meet here? Of course, identities are fluid, and many of us play more than one role. But it can still be said that some Stackers specialise predominantly in one role. Here are my observations.
- The Saloon Routiners
There’s a reason why the Saloon is a perennial hit. It’s like a Speakers’ Corner, in which Stackers report on their day’s progress. Be it push-ups or mining rewards or simply a Good Morning, they share about one habit, day in day out. It’s the best place to get a feel of the pulse of the platform as Stackers rejoice and commiserate with each other.
- The Discussion Pushers
You will hardly see other Stackers at the Saloon. Probably because they are busily trying to promote a discussion through their writing. They share their experiences and ask thought-provoking questions. They generate ripples of camaraderie as Stackers may come to find similarities in their point of view despite coming from different backgrounds. Through their discussions, we come to know more about the world - and perhaps ourselves.
- The Privacy Lovers
Stacker News is a haven for privacy lovers. They are empowered to delete the knowledge they contribute to the platform. This means that they judiciously exercise the option to remove their comment from a thread after some time. After a while, you will recognise who these privacy-conscious Stackers are, so take a photo of their comment before they vanish into thin air!
- Builders
Is it any wonder that the territory ~builders might just be the first territory to break even? Every Wednesday, coders and developers gather at the “What are you working on this week?” thread to announce their conceptualisation and creation plans to all Stackers. Projects are being worked on; scripts are being developed; there is a buzz of activity that exhorts all to keep producing proof of work, one block at a time. Being around these Stackers is a good reminder to ignore the noise and sharpen your saw.
- The No Shitcoiners
They will yell at you if you dare to mention a single word about altcoins. Even “crypto” triggers some of them. You have been warned.