
Jart's 'Social Animus' explores why online spaces breed hostility
Hacker News·1mo·jart
Jart published an essay examining the structural incentives that turn social platforms into venues for conflict and contempt. The piece digs into how platform design, algorithm engagement metrics, and anonymity compound human tribal instincts—useful context for indie makers building community features or social products who want to avoid replicating these patterns.
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