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istara · 3641 days ago · link · · parent · post: Hubski: Did you know... (info for new users and a look back for us old-folks)

What is zen? I just switched it on but am mystified as to what it is.

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ButterflyEffect · 3641 days ago · link ·

It replaces your hubwheel, doesn't display how many followers you have and how many people you're following, etc. when you go to view your profile. There's probably other stuff it does too.

+discuss