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Dagon comments on Turning the Technical Crank - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Dagon 07 April 2016 04:49:02PM 3 points [-]

Not just about how it's displayed/styled. People want control over what kinds of comments get attached to their writing.

I think this is the key driver of the move from open systems to closed: control. The web has succeeded because it clearly defines ownership of a site, and the owner can limit content however they like.