Welcome to Hubski! We are glad you found us. We have been around for a while now, you can find our first ever post below:
Hubski is a community for sharing thoughtful information and conversation. Here you can find stories, original content, discussions about whats happening in the world and outside the world, debates over the latest technologies, longer form content, and exploration of ideas. The best part is you can post & share what interests you with others. If you don’t see your favorite topic of conversation being posted, post it yourself – there is a diverse crowd on Hubski.
In addition to discussing topics together, we have book, food, and film clubs, and we collaborate on making music and podcasts. In addition to meeting here (and at our weekly Pubski post), we meet in IRC, and in real world places like DC, Detroit, Amsterdam, Seattle, and Denver.
Here are some other helpful links to get you started:
- Hubski Post List for New Users
- You can use #suggestions & #bugski if you have an idea for a feature or stumble upon a bug.
If you have any other questions, PM thenewgreen, insomniasexx, or mk.
So, enough about us. What brought you to Hubski? How did you find us? What are you hoping to get from the site? Are you confused about the user interface? Want to test the waters before diving in? There are many of us here that would be glad to answer any questions you might have. Add a comment below.
FYI, you can't post immediately to Hubski. Once you've contributed to discussions for a while, you'll be granted the ability to post.
We look forward to seeing you around the site!
Hey, as a long time reddit user I have just recently been remembering the old school style message board forum and realised I kinda miss just having good online discussions with people about random topics and learning about stuff in the process. So did some googling and here I am!
I actually only just discovered this place about an hour ago and loved everything about it straight away. What a breath of fresh air. I've been battling to find a decent online home for years now and I hope that this is it. No hand holding, no automoderators, no one to control the flow of information but yourself, for yourself. This is great. Years ago I used to use Reddit. Then certain news stories about Snowden and the NSA started disappearing from the front page for dubious reasons and I discovered Voat in the process. Loved Voat up until Reddit decided to Righteously purge itself of 'hate' subreddits and all of those fuckers came running to Voat, ruining it in the process. Since then I've just been using Reddit for one niche subreddit while every now and then wandering out of my safe space into the rest of Reddit, always horrified by just how much more batshit insane it has become since the last time I checked it out. Driving away the 'hateful' people has turned it into even more of an echo chamber than before (who would've thought that would happen) and it's created an environment where it's near impossible to discuss anything without being forced into being either for or against it. Well I've been vocal and critical in these moments (and I've noticed that from time to time these posts of mine simply disappear from the discussion but that's another story) and I guess it finally caught up to me because a couple of days after my last post (about pro wrestling) it seems that I have been IP banned from Reddit. Looking for information on this is what led me to find this place.. Anyway, I hope that this is the place I've been looking for all along. I'll probably be doing more following than being followed, I'm more of a commenter than a submitter but I look forward to being able to actually choose what I want to see and not see. I am from South Africa and my interests are games, modding, programming (absolute beginner), alternative music, politics and for good measure, some good old pro wrestling. Glad to have finally found this place!
Welcome to Hubski! It's a great place, indeed. Either commenting or posting is welcome, as they both could promote thoughtful discussion. I saw people welcome you here already, and I don't know how much they've told you, so I'm going to reiterate what I think is important to know here: Your name matters. Here, people are able to build genuine connection with each other due to the way conversations are ran. People will remember what you said, and you have time to think before posting. You seem like a reasonable person, but I'm going to say it anyway: take that time. The reason being... People are genuine here. Often enough, it leads to serious clashes even between friends. Sometimes, people will say things that will incite anger in you. Take the time to sit back or take a walk and think about what you want to say, and whether you want to say anything at all right now. If this is something you're not used to - which, coming from Reddit, you might not yet be expecting of yourself - it will take some effort. I'm sure you'll be fine in this regard, but, again, worth saying. If you need a place to start, there are a few tags you might want to participate in, commenting, posting or simply following. #AskHubski and #TellHubski are self-explanatory, and your topic doesn't need to be special to apply. If you notice a bug in how Hubski works, feel free to post the description to #bugski; the search is currently broken, with the devs working tirelessly to fix it. Site-wide announcements are made with #hubski and #devski, so you might want to follow those. I'm a Russian native, and this being a US-centric forum, people seemed to be interested in knowing what it's like to live in the mystical red land, so I post under #russiabynatives sometimes. If you're interested in the US politics and the shitstorm that's going on there, be sure to follow #sillyseason (about the silly part of it) and #seriousseason (about things not so funny). I'm sure you'll find a bunch of other tags to follow; just check the Tags tab. You might also find it interesting to follow the Hubski IRC channel, which you can access with the link below. There are quite a few dwellers, including myself, and people who visit sometimes (usually with prior announcements). Welcome to Hubski, and best wishes to your stay.
Welcome, welcome. TFG (ThatFanficGuy) seems to have got the ball rolling quite well. All I'd like to add is #newtohubski is a good tag to pair with any questions you have about the site itself if you're asking around in a post. Over time you may gravitate to following more tags than users, or vice versa - maybe even equally or not at all. I get the impression following people is more fulfilling as you can also fill your "chatter" feed and peek into different discussions. On a more serious note, it speaks more to ThatFanficGuy's point of building connections with other users on Hubski. That, truly, is where the fulfillment comes from. Anywho, there's a recent newcomer who got some great feedback on the culture of Hubski. So, if you're ever interested, then there's some nice posts embedded in this discussion: Enjoy your stay. :)
This place really seems like quite a quaint and small little community full of some really nice people. Reddit I think just got a bit too hectic for me - it seemed every other day was some great conspiracy or outcry, and overall the community seemed quite rabid. It would be nice to be part of something a little more serene, I guess!
I'm still really active in the metasphere over on reddit, but I think you're right that it has lost its sense of community as it grew.
Many users on Hubski spend time on reddit still. Hubski scratches a different itch for most of us though. Like Herunar mentioned, it's smaller and less fast paced. I would say that "quaint" is probably a good description. The truth of the matter is, most of you that are here today, will not be here in 5 days, let alone 20. I think it takes about 20 days to really get hubski. By that time, you'll have much of the functionality down, you'll know some of the more prominent community members, you'll have the tags you like followed and you'll be actively participating in discussions beyond "why I left reddit." But most people don't make it to 20. Hubski expects more from it's community than other sites. Hubski is not fast-food. Welcome! I hope both of you (and anyone else reading this) make it to 20.
Is there an API exposed for apps yet? The site is fine enough on mobile, but it'd be nice to have a native app. This definitely looks like it's gonna solve that itch I've been having for real conversations online, tho. :)
Thanks, I'm glad it was well received. Don't get me wrong, I love a good meme from time to time, a funny pic etc. but there are no shortage of places to find that online already. Man can't exist on jalapeño poppers alone! -Well, I actually could, but it's nice to have a balance in life. Happy 4th and welcome to Hubski!
I agree. I feel like more personal connections will be able to be made with hubski. You are right, on Reddit there was far too much internal drama. It detracted from the actual content. I've been on hubski for a day so far and I like it. Hopefully, I'll end up staying.
I agree. Comment sections on reddit always seem to break down into the cynical and sarcastic variety with very little actual conversation, especially when there is internal drama. I really like this sites ideas with user wheel and badge over the karma and gold of reddit. Hopefully I am able to grow to love this site as I used to with reddit.
Hello. I'm glad I found hubski. Found it by Google searching Black River State Forest backpacking. Looking forward with enthusiasm to exploring hubski! #newtohubski
That's awesome. WanderingEng you have the 4th listed Google result for the phrase used by troischiens.
Neat! That was my first overnight to test out my gear. It's a nice spot even if it isn't incredibly remote. troischiens if you have any questions on that trip or other hiking in the area, let me know! I've started working on the Ice Age Trail, and it has some backpacking opportunities, too. There are some dispersed campsites along the trail that aren't heavily advertised because they're intended for hikers doing long stretches of trail.
Hi, just signed up. Yet another person trying to find a better alternative to reddit, which in my opinion has become too dominated by haters. This looks like a positive space, full of interesting themes.
Yep, same here. I was banned from dozens of subreddits for my political views, and thus I moved here as this seems like a more sane and calm website I can discuss things at without being yelled at when stating my opinion.
Welcome, RedditUser. No need to fear getting banned for your views here. Moderation is bottom up, meaning you choose what or who you want to listen to. This feature is highlighted just below the top bar when first entering tags, or under "moderation" when viewing another user's profile. Of course, keeping an open mind is encouraged. Enjoy your stay!
Welcome! My impression so far is that the conversations tend to be a lot more mellow, in part because it is a smaller community and people remember each other. I had the same experience on smaller subs on reddit. I love that approach as it makes people better at listening, and less likely to attack each other. It is quieter, but my experience is that people welcome comments and new posts.
I still use Reddit, but I believe it's important to have a diversified social media ecosystem. There is too much concentrated power in the hands of a few internet companies right now, and that power ultimately leads to stagnation and abuse.
Yello! My wife has been on hubski for many years now and has tried to get me to join several times. She's a lurker. I am getting my grad degree in information systems engineering so i avoided it as i didn't need yet another place to go to lose time. But hey, it is a new year so now is a good time to get the ball rolling and if all goes well i will have the degree in a few months and lots more free time. I love philosophy music and lively debate so i hope I will fit right in.
Hello, Hubski! I’m glad I’ve found this place (through googling); being a non-native English speaker, I had been searching for a forum like this to practice my language skills while having thoughtful discussions and debates. I hope I can learn about new things while I'm here and contribute as well in the future.
I'm retired from the IT world, stuck in the middle of nowhere, and pretty much flabbergasted at the state of the world today (hence the username). I've become fascinated lately by the phenomenon of Trump, Trump cultists, the GOP, and the failure of our political system to deal with the current crisis. Yes, I'm a redditor as well, but I'm not a teenage nazi edgelord, troll, or Red Pill member (reddit is OK if you know which neighborhoods to avoid). Looking forward to joining some discussions on various topics. Anything new that promises to create positive change for the world interests me, including technology.
Hey tavington, welcome. I always suggest that people check out the primer page and the badged posts (upper right corner of site) to start. Feel free to PM me with any questions. -- mk Have a look at the primer page. Seems to be truncated for me. I'm on iPhone.
Welp, "Firebrand" was already taken by a barely active user almost 2 000 days ago. I was a member here before. Then I left. Now I'm back, 'cause it's just about the only place to have any serious conversation from the many I've visited, and I'm nothing if not a serious man. Let's see how this goes.
I've done the tutorial three times. When am I getting allowed to shoot the mooks already?
No, I mean this here upper part shooting off. It doesn't wanna on its own.
Welcome to Hubski! Well my hobby is painting.. hope to see some of your works here:)
Yes, I've looked around and this seems like the best for me yet. It looks mature and not simply a clone. I'm surprised how I had missed it all those years, to be honest. Considering Hubski and a bit of Hacker News for the most part. (and first post, so hello!)
You're right about Hacker News part - that's where hubski originally came from, way back in the day. The site started being built before reddit was open source enough to clone it, although even if it had been, it probably wouldn't have been used. From there it's been hacked on, rebuilt, hacked on some more, new features added and so much more. It's its own little monster now. Glad to have you, jug. Cheers, and hope you see you around. There's a screenshot in this thread of what hubski originally looked like - check it out. You can see the Hacker News in it there.
Thanks igisdt99. Welcome! Let me know if you have any questions about the site/functionality. Enjoy!
Hello! I was looking for a forum with discussions instead of memes and bad energy, seems like I found a good space! I am trying to improve my English so I might take a while to make sense.
I think it's very nice community to share idea and for discussion. I am new user here . I'm Marceline , and I'm so glad to be here! I'm keen on visual art. But my main and favorite work is Essay writing.
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Hello, i saw someone mention this place on HackerNews as an alternative to reddit. I sometime miss the old reddit so i thought why not see what Hubski has to offer. I read some post and all the discussion around here seem so thoughtful, i think it's definitely the right place for me!
Hey! I came to this site as a way to escape reddits steady conversion into a sort quasi-facebook. It looks like one of the few places on the internet where you can have a reasonable discussion. Looking forward to exploring the site!
hi. total newbie, but have been lurking a bit. I've never played much on reddit so all this is sort of all new to me. Looking for a place to have decent conversations, basically. Hope this is it :)
Hi I just signed up yesterday. I'm just looking for alternatives to Reddit having gotten fed up with all the crazy on the site. Hopefully I'l stick around and make some friends here :)
I have been lurking around Hubski for a couple of months before making this account. It seems to be a cool place. I went through tutorial, faq and primer. Site seems to be really intuitive and easy to use. There aren't many details that I want to share right now. I found you by accident - a link on one of your user's website.
Hello ignac! Welcome to Hubski! Hope you enjoy your time here!
No problem, share whatever and whenever you feel like, we are happy to have you here:)
Yeah, we've been around for a while now. You should have seen the place when we first started. Wow! Lots of changes. Glad you found us Z. Enjoy the site!
Yes, it's not normally this slow to load pages, but our team is working to keep the lights on right now. Glad you found us. Let me know if you have any questions about functionality etc. cheers!
It's not a stupid question, it's actually something that the community has been asking for for years. -which is very humbling. We are working on it. A mechanism will be in place soon. Give us a few weeks.
just came from there now. Someone posted from a front page post
Hey there! Always nice to see new users trickle in. Trickling is better than explosions. Let us know if you have any questions getting started.
Whoever you find interesting. Find a cool post and follow, then find another. If they turn out to be boring, unfollow. There honestly isn't a cheatsheet for optimal following.
Is there a post that details users who have lots of followers or who make posts with certain tags? I'm just not used to this model at all, and after knowing about the site for months, I finally decided to familiarize myself. I'll do some poking around.
The community page https://hubski.com/community has a couple different lists of users based on how much they post and how popular the posts are. As well, the "most badged" people are mostly the most followed users. The https://hubski.com/tags tags page shows most used tags, too.
Just a way to say what's going on in your life, hence "pub". Talking about something new with you and maybe sparking some discussion about it.
If you are reading this, and you are new, then welcome to Hubski! Let me know if I can be of any help. I've been told that Hubski can be a bit confusing at first, which is hard for me to recall after being on the site for so many years. This is why feedback from new users is so valuable. Let us know what your fresh eyes see, what is confusing etc. Also, I'd be very interested in knowing how or where you heard about us? Also, #didyouknow?...
BWAHAHA! Once you are in, you can never leave. Bottom right hand corner of your screen. See you soon, I hope. AND WELCOME!
So is this website largely discussion or is it also picture friendly?
It depends on what you mean by "picture friendly". Images inline when you use a direct link so it's inherently more picture-friendly than other sites. However, a majority of content that gets shared is more indepth and discussion-focused. A post with a single image is unlikely to get shared around like a photo on /r/pics does. A single photo (probably with some text) that broaches a topic, instigates a discussion, asks questions probably will. Hubski has been referred to as the "Third Place of the internet" meaning that you get your low-fi content from other places, your socializing with your friends in other places, and you come here when you are looking for something a bit deeper, a bit slower, a bit less vitriolic, etc.
I am still trying to find the place where i can post something..! This is the first text box i saw so taking the opportunity to post something...! hello all
I was here before under the pseudonym of scatterbii (I believe). Life caught up with me, I started catching up with life, and I remembered the stickers that were sent to me a while back. Got back on the site and there was a post about aa after I just got into that program. Feels like fate stepped in. This feels like a quieter hub for discussion on the net and I feel like I can stop in to see what is happening every week and not feel pressured about it.
Hello, i saw someone mention this place on HackerNews as an alternative to reddit. I sometime miss the old reddit so i thought why not see what Hubski has to offer. I read some post and all the discussion around here seem so thoughtful, i think it's definitely the right place for me!
It's a relatively small site. This impacts conversations in a few ways. Two ways which you don't see in other sites are A) When you see heated arguments, it's not because we're all being anonymous jerks to each other. It's because we know each other well enough that two people can vehemently disagree in one thread and heartily agree in another thread. You'll still get some conversations that go too far from time to time, that might lead to hurt feelings, but they're very much a rarity around here. Because it's a small site and because of that dynamic, if you find that there's someone you just butt heads with often, it's best to exercise some self restraint and interact with them on the minimum. B) Don't be surprised if it takes days for a conversation to unfold. For example, I might make a comment, get a response from someone, and might not respond back for hours and sometimes even days. For that matter, thread necromancy and referring back to threads that are literally years old is a normal thing around here.
Greetings everyone. I've come here looking for an alternative to the more popular social media platforms that reinforce the spreading of viral garbage. I used to enjoy Facebook and reddit back before they became the screaming matches and echo chambers they are today. Hopefully hubski's design principles actually do reinforce thoughtful discourse even if/when its popularity grows.
Neat! That was my first overnight to test out my gear. It's a nice spot even if it isn't incredibly remote. troischiens if you have any questions on that trip or other hiking in the area, let me know! I've started working on the Ice Age Trail, and it has some backpacking opportunities, too. There are some dispersed campsites along the trail that aren't heavily advertised because they're intended for hikers doing long stretches of trail.
Neat! That was my first overnight to test out my gear. It's a nice spot even if it isn't incredibly remote. troischiens if you have any questions on that trip or other hiking in the area, let me know! I've started working on the Ice Age Trail, and it has some backpacking opportunities, too. There are some dispersed campsites along the trail that aren't heavily advertised because they're intended for hikers doing long stretches of trail.
Lastly, watch that video up there real when you're done reading this post. It's a pretty good metaphor for what you're experiencing right now. You're like that warthog. You're in a new environment, and not only are you getting used to your surroundings, you're also getting to know the residents and they're getting to know you. Know why it's such a great metaphor for this place? Because that Savannah exhibit is full of different animals and here, with the exception of a few common traits, we're actually really diverse. We have people from different countries, different classes, different ages, and different education levels all mixing it up. Even with such a small site where we know each other relatively well, with such a diverse user base sometimes signals get crossed. It's normal.
Lastly, watch that video up there real when you're done reading this post. It's a pretty good metaphor for what you're experiencing right now. You're like that warthog. You're in a new environment, and not only are you getting used to your surroundings, you're also getting to know the residents and they're getting to know you. Know why it's such a great metaphor for this place? Because that Savannah exhibit is full of different animals and here, with the exception of a few common traits, we're actually really diverse. We have people from different countries, different classes, different ages, and different education levels all mixing it up. Even with such a small site where we know each other relatively well, with such a diverse user base sometimes signals get crossed. It's normal.
Your name matters. Here, people are able to build genuine connection with each other due to the way conversations are ran. People will remember what you said, and you have time to think before posting. You seem like a reasonable person, but I'm going to say it anyway: take that time. The reason being... People are genuine here. Often enough, it leads to serious clashes even between friends. Sometimes, people will say things that will incite anger in you. Take the time to sit back or take a walk and think about what you want to say, and whether you want to say anything at all right now. If this is something you're not used to - which, coming from Reddit, you might not yet be expecting of yourself - it will take some effort. I'm sure you'll be fine in this regard, but, again, worth saying. If you need a place to start, there are a few tags you might want to participate in, commenting, posting or simply following.
It's on here! It's a filter that removes the majority of the gamification aspects of the website. Namely, share count and follower information. You can find it in the drop down menu on your settings page. If you don't know how to get there, just click your username on the top left corner, then click the link that says "settings." The zen option will be on a drop down menu in the third column of your settings page.
B) Don't be surprised if it takes days for a conversation to unfold. For example, I might make a comment, get a response from someone, and might not respond back for hours and sometimes even days. For that matter, thread necromancy and referring back to threads that are literally years old is a normal thing around here.
My wife has been on hubski for many years now and has tried to get me to join several times. She's a lurker. I am getting my grad degree in information systems engineering so i avoided it as i didn't need yet another place to go to lose time. But hey, it is a new year so now is a good time to get the ball rolling and if all goes well i will have the degree in a few months and lots more free time. I love philosophy music and lively debate so i hope I will fit right in.
A) When you see heated arguments, it's not because we're all being anonymous jerks to each other. It's because we know each other well enough that two people can vehemently disagree in one thread and heartily agree in another thread. You'll still get some conversations that go too far from time to time, that might lead to hurt feelings, but they're very much a rarity around here. Because it's a small site and because of that dynamic, if you find that there's someone you just butt heads with often, it's b
Neat! That was my first overnight to test out my gear. It's a nice spot even if it isn't incredibly remote. troischiens if you have any questions on that trip or other hiking in the area, let me know! I've started working on the Ice Age Trail, and it has some backpacking opportunities, too. There are some dispersed campsites along the trail that aren't heavily advertised because they're intended for hikers doing long stretches of trail.
Welp, "Firebrand" was already taken by a barely active user almost 2 000 days ago. I was a member here before. Then I left. Now I'm back, 'cause it's just about the only place to have any serious conversation from the many I've visited, and I'm nothing if not a serious man. Let's see how this goes.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
ever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there.
Hello, i saw someone mention this place on HackerNews as an alternative to reddit. I sometime miss the old reddit so i thought why not see what Hubski has to offer. I read some post and all the discussion around here seem so thoughtful, i think it's definitely the right place for me!
Hello, i saw someone mention this place on HackerNews as an alternative to reddit. I sometime miss the old reddit so i thought why not see what Hubski has to offer. I read some post and all the discussion around here seem so thoughtful, i think it's definitely the right place for me!
Hello, i saw someone mention this place on HackerNews as an alternative to reddit. I sometime miss the old reddit so i thought why not see what Hubski has to offer. I read some post and all the discussion around here seem so thoughtful, i think it's definitely the right place for me!
First off, as someone who has been around various forums for years - it feels wrong for me to be posting in a thread that is (as of now) 801 days old, but from what I understand that is not unusual around these parts. I'm Stephanie. I signed up for hubski a few years back and have basically just lurked, as is my M.O. around the internet. I'm rather fond of Keifer, who introduced me to this site in the first place. I'm not much of a contributor, but I have certainly enjoyed the quality posts that people make and the resultant discussion (without the reddit-style shitposting everywhere). It has taken me quite a while to understand the site layout, as it isn't particularly intuitive, even with the tutorial. Definitely still don't understand tags, but I suspect that will come with time.
You're not alone tags are more like twitter hashtags than subreddits They can be straight up categorical : #uspolitics They can follow a specific thread of events : #whiterabbit They can be shitposty: #weregretnothing They can be subredditesque: #askhubski There's no wrong way to tag.
Edited to add that I'm so, so happy to be here. My original comment read as being very negative; finding all of you has actually made me feel great! The bitter divorcees and twenty year olds who think that primary caregiver = conniving leech have finally chased me off reddit. The fat activists and MLM folk have corralled most of the Mummy internet AND, annoyingly, the small business community as well. I also don't spend enough time online to be able to participate in speedy, blow by blow discussions, so the more relaxed, thoughtful pace here is very welcome. I may not write for a while, but I'll be reading a lot.
Sorry My mind latched onto Reddit -> Twenty Year Olds -> Activists -> MLM and then filled in MLM to mean Marxism-Leninism-Maoism, which has a decently sized base of twenty-year-olds on r/socialism. In retrospect, it wasn't really the obvious choice for me to assume as for what MLM meant. ... I need to remember not to comment on stuff before I have coffee.
Just signed up after searching for a good informative forum. I dumped Reddit because of the Kidiotic comments that infested every post. I lasted less than 24 hours on Voat, the same kidiots filtered in over night. This looks like a nice calm grown up site.
Welcome mrmm, if you have any questions about the site etc, feel free to PM me any time. Also, check out the primer page as it answers a lot of faq. Enjoy the site!
Hello Hubski! I've been lurking seriously for about a week, and have realized this community is something I'd really like to be a part of. The discussions here feel appropriately entertaining and in-depth as opposed to the social aggregation site I've primarily used for years. As I'm sure is true for many, the reason I heard of this place was due to a few of said-site's debacles; but those were bad times to visit, as that site had inflicted temporary chaos here at those moments. I've been lurking for about a week after realizing how unfulfilling my usual feed was and that I would like to be somewhere where it's easier to participate meaningfully. I am a web developer, recently out of school (unemployed for now), and have undergone some rather monumental life changes that have left me with a desire to invest in my mind and the world around me. My interests are varied, but tend towards technology and politics (big surprise, I'm sure). I hope I might invest in this community and receive more directly the wisdom and intelligence on display here. Thanks for existing, Hubski!
Same as a lot of people, I decided to look for new sites after Reddit started falling to pieces. Most people said Voat was good, but when I went there it just seemed like a shallow copy of Reddit. Hubski seems a lot better, though. It kind of blends the mechanics of Tumblr and Reddit into something that I could really get into!
Just moved from Reddit today as well. That place was really getting toxic and unbearable. The first few hours that I've been here on Hubski, I'm already loving it. Seems like a much more laid back place with much friendlier people. I think I may have found my new home page.
I agree. Reddit was getting annoying with all the people trying to "revolt" and such, this place imo looks a lot nicer and I think I might start using it more
Welcome!! Enjoy the waters. Let me know if you have any questions
I found Hubski on a subreddit community thread. Thought I'd wander over and give it a try.
I'm excited about leaving reddit. I feel like hubski has the potential to be better than reddit ever was.
Hello, Hubski! Will you have me? Like some of the other users here, I too miss the older Reddit. I have been a user over there since about 2010 and have watched it change substantially over the years, mostly in negative ways that have stripped the site of its focus on useful content and discussion. I've witnessed its shift from a portal of communities to a portal built on community manipulation. With each passing year, the look, the feel, and the experience has shifted towards more easily digestible content and the interface towards memes and images rather than information -- a trend that has taken a major step forward in recent days. And don't get me started on the trolling and negativity that has experienced quite the surge in the last couple years. I've started feeling like most of the site is in a race to the bottom for some reason (with the exception of some very interesting and informative subreddits). And it looks like this is by design rather by accident. This combination of issues has left me wanting to find a better online community, a process that has been ongoing for quite some time. I tried to give Voat a go, but I'm guessing you can surmise how that went down :/ (I am apparently a "deep-state cuck nosed jew" according this very vocal gentleman and his dedicated team of like-minded friends -- whatever that means, lol). As far as Hubski, I have been tangentially aware of the site's existence since 2015 when I saw it mentioned on a forum, and in recent months I have been lurking around the fringes, stopping in on occasion to find a bit of news, or to read some comments, but, until now I hadn't taken the step of joining and learning the finer details of the site or how the community/system works. So far, Hubski, with its focus on quality and discussion seems to be the closest in terms of what I am looking for in an online community. I hope as I learn the mechanics of the site that this will prove to be true! I suspect it will! Anyhow, I am looking forward to our time together and hope that we are both bettered because of our interactions! Thank you, and does anyone happen to have any pointers for someone just starting out?
It's a relatively small site. This impacts conversations in a few ways. Two ways which you don't see in other sites are A) When you see heated arguments, it's not because we're all being anonymous jerks to each other. It's because we know each other well enough that two people can vehemently disagree in one thread and heartily agree in another thread. You'll still get some conversations that go too far from time to time, that might lead to hurt feelings, but they're very much a rarity around here. Because it's a small site and because of that dynamic, if you find that there's someone you just butt heads with often, it's best to exercise some self restraint and interact with them on the minimum. B) Don't be surprised if it takes days for a conversation to unfold. For example, I might make a comment, get a response from someone, and might not respond back for hours and sometimes even days. For that matter, thread necromancy and referring back to threads that are literally years old is a normal thing around here.Thank you, and does anyone happen to have any pointers for someone just starting out?
I just got blocked by a user for the first time. I found out because I was told I was silenced on another post by them that I encountered; a post which I found interesting, I still shared the post, it was worth sharing. All I did was try to point out their misunderstanding of an article. Can I ask if this is normal and if I have somehow violated a community rule? Sorry to take up your time, but you are my first encounter and a lifeline to the culture here. It wasn't my intention to drive the user off, nor insult them, it was quite an angry response I received. Any pointers?
Moderation is done by one's own hand on Hubski. The ability following, un-following, or muting tags extends to users alongside a couple more features. That said, I would hope others take agency into their own hands when it comes to curating their feed and what they want to get out of the site. Is it normal? It can happen. Did you violate any community rule? Nope, someone merely thought it wasn't worth the time for whatever the reason may be.Can I ask if this is normal and if I have somehow violated a community rule?
Okay. First of all, don't sweat it too much. It happens from time to time and some users are quicker to use block than others. Some use it liberally, while others rarely use it, if ever. Me personally, I only use it on overt, unashamed trolls (of which we get pretty much none of). Second, kantos and keifermiller both jumped in and commented in the time it took me to hunt down a single video. If anything, that should illustrate this place is pretty inviting, so don't let a single negative experience discourage you. If it helps, I personally think some of your comments are well thought out and I'm interested to see what you have to say down the road. Lastly, watch that video up there real when you're done reading this post. It's a pretty good metaphor for what you're experiencing right now. You're like that warthog. You're in a new environment, and not only are you getting used to your surroundings, you're also getting to know the residents and they're getting to know you. Know why it's such a great metaphor for this place? Because that Savannah exhibit is full of different animals and here, with the exception of a few common traits, we're actually really diverse. We have people from different countries, different classes, different ages, and different education levels all mixing it up. Even with such a small site where we know each other relatively well, with such a diverse user base sometimes signals get crossed. It's normal.
Sometimes, it just goes with the territory. rd95's point A is on point, but is probably skewed towards our experiences versus yours as a newcomer: - Emphasis on "know each other well enough": the communal give and take is built up over time as people get to know you. pubski is one main of the spaces on the site where that can happen. - Also, I'd place emphasis on "best to exercise some self restraint". Often, people will tell you when you are stepping on toes. Once you step on toes, everyone has different thresholds for how long they will let the situation go before using the moderation tools. One of the distinguishing features of the site versus reddit is that hubski is built around decentralized moderation (with an on-again-off-again exception for spam). Everyone is responsible for ensuring that the site remains enjoyable for their own use. The site won't run if no one has fun. What constitutes as "fun" varies. Sometimes you get blocked.
Thank you for the response, and I will keep these tips in mind! Have a good day!
It's on here! It's a filter that removes the majority of the gamification aspects of the website. Namely, share count and follower information. You can find it in the drop down menu on your settings page. If you don't know how to get there, just click your username on the top left corner, then click the link that says "settings." The zen option will be on a drop down menu in the third column of your settings page.
but then the only outlet for a negative response is to leave a comment. Then the comments tend to be mostly negative as some or all of the positive responses were just "likes". You need a quick response for both positive and negative.
Hubski runs on thoughtful discussion. There is no "quick" way around that (e.g. up/downvotes) on here for that purpose. The hubwheel serves to share comments or posts with people that follow you so that they may view it as well. Sharing says "hey, I want you to look at this too" rather than "hey, I really approve of this."
Hi friends! Introducing myself.. Urvashi here, I live in India,and I like development related affairs, so my interests lie in governance, economics etc.. besides i paint,sing, dig deep in music world, learn about new places, cultures, philosophies... Currently due to some reasons i have limited my social circle, that's why need a virtual world to interact with, to come out of this lonliness... Hope I find some amazing company here, as of now, figuring out how to go about with hubski...
Hello Devac! Nice to meet you, and Thank you for your kind support, that is of immense help to me..:) I will follow the guidance you have provided for sure.. As of culture issue, I feel hubski is pretty much of my liking and people here seem to be quite intelligent with lot of quality discussion going around.. I will try to fit in to my best! And hey, for you! Best wishes for your endeavors in Physics and Maths! Dziękuję Ci, Again!! :)
Hi! Looking to figure out how to do this. So I'm introducing myself. Ruby here. I like reading, writing, crafts, drawing, decorating, collecting card decks and some other things. I love Batman, Harley Quinn, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Katana, ahhh... Star Trek, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, The Big Bang Theory, um... I love Joe Kenda! I love Halloween and Christmas. ET, The Nightmare Before Christmas, horror movies/psychological thrillers, with a few artsy indie types. I also like documentaries. I like to ride my bike. I have a recumbant (sp?) bike for rainy days. Not a fan. I want a regular stationary one, but it was what I could afford at the time. Okay, I think I've rambled enough!
Hey, here's a question. On my profile I see this:
stats
following: 0
followed tags: 0
followed domains: 0
badges given: 0 of 0
member for: 20 hours
style: normal So my question is, what does 'style' represent?
Good question. Click on your username and then go to "settings." There you will be able to choose a style of your choosing. Dark is the most popular outside of the default. I hope that helped.
Followed your advice, and I've got to say I can see why dark is a popular style. Related question, what is the 'zen' option in the settings?
“Life is a journey. Time is a river. The door is ajar”
:) Check it out. It's a way to use the site without any indication of popularity of posts/comments etc. It's zen.
I'm from reddit by the same name. Reddit always was huge and everything was going on. While it was a great place to find out new things, I might try this less hectic site. You all seem so friendly!
Yeah, the site's falling apart right now. I might stay for a while
I'll go check on the status. I don't want to bring reddit crap here.
Hey, Mainly a lurker but I enjoy reading thoughtful discussions on relevant world topics. If I feel I can contribute to the topic I'll post. About me, electrical engineer and enjoy an outdoor lifestyle but have a desk job. Traditional Rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering are some of my past times.
Ooh nice to meet you! You sound like a person I have some in common with. I'm currently in school to be a computer engineer, also enjoying an outdoor lifestyle, rock climbing, skiing, and mountaineering. If you don't mind, I'll follow you to add someone to my feed!
Awesome! Welcome to Hubski. I hope you start posting outdoorsy stuff on Hubski. There's not much here right now but there are a lot of people interested in that kind of stuff. I rock climb as well but mostly indoor as (1) I live in the middle of a city and (2) all the gear is expensive for a relatively new hobby.
Hi there. I've been using reddit since about 2006. I've actually been looking for a better community for quite a few years now actually, as the discussion and content is way too meme-centric. The new hullabaloo there is making me look for alternatives. I found this place in a Hacker News comment, actually. I really like the design here, but more importantly I really like the idea behind how the communities are set up here.
Heh, I think I saw the comment you mean. Welcome to the site. There's been a lot of different posts about new user stuff under the tag #newtohubski, so look there first if you have questions.
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hi! I am very interested in this site! I hope it's good X3
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I was searching for an alternative to reddit and the first result was a subreddit dedicated to such alternatives. Then I just clicked on all the links until I found a site that doesn't suck too much. Just kidding, I'm liking it here. The user interface was definitely a bit confusing at first, but only because it was different from any other site I'd seen. Now that I've gotten used to it, I think it's actually very well designed.
https://hubski.com/tag?id=history&time=all That, or follow somebody who posts about history.
How do I discover new communities? For example, I typically follow /r/Eatcheapandhealthy, /r/trollxchromosomes, /r/femalefashionadvice, etc. Is there a list of "subs" or whatever their equivalent is here?
At this point, there's no separate "communities" like Reddit. If you like a subject, you follow a tag and if you like what a person posts, you follow them.
Welcome, Devac. If you visit a tag feed like #math, you can see which users use that tag most. Click the 'more' link at the top of a tag feed to get more stats. As Hubski is much smaller, another approach is to just follow #math, and then over time, filter any users that use the tag that you don't want included.
Hi! I'm an engineer with a lot of interests, just looking for a place with more in depth conversation and content than reddit offers anymore. Maybe it's a sign that I'm emerging from my chrysalis of awkwardness into adulthood, but I'm tired of memes and shallow comment section fighting. Plus I don't trust that reddit's popular content isn't paid for; the hubski model seems so much more resilient to abuse. Also I love the slow pace here. I hate how fast-paced modern life is, online and in person. I can't catch a chance to think anymore before the world is onto something else. Ugh. Anyway nice to meet you all! =)
I came here because reddit became a mean nasty place and I loved what I read about hubski
If you're interested in politics, there is #seriousseason which is a result of #sillyseason. You can follow, or block, both. #science, #grubski, #meethubski etc Welcome!
Greetings everyone. I've come here looking for an alternative to the more popular social media platforms that reinforce the spreading of viral garbage. I used to enjoy Facebook and reddit back before they became the screaming matches and echo chambers they are today. Hopefully hubski's design principles actually do reinforce thoughtful discourse even if/when its popularity grows.
Hello everyone! I found a link here deep in a reddit rabbit hole, and I am very glad I did. I'm looking forward to contributing to discussions--folks seem fairly chill, reasonable, and articulate here.
wassup hubski? don't delete me because of my name, I'm not really a bot :) #newtohubski
Welcome OCT! Pro tip: check out the "random" button at the bottom of the page. It's a great way to surf the content of Hubski Enjoy your time here and feel free to PM me with any questions or feedback.
This place seems like a breath of fresh air. Mind if i stay a while? Ill introduce myself. I'm Frank, I'm Australian, and i am a Neurophysiology Scientist. My number one hobby is photography, i love it. It has led me to many places, like my number two hobby; hiking. I also game pretty hard, and i have a cat named Charlie! I so far like the overall attitude of hubski, i'd like to dive in further. What can i do build my feed/hub? What do the more experienced users recommend?
Welcome Frank! Come on in. I think you'll find yourself in good company here with interests overlapping others'. In terms of growing your feed, a common recommendation is following people who (1) tend to show up in tags you're interested and/or (2) write in compelling manners - of course, so long as they are things that you're open to reading/receiving. For example: We've also got a few people here interested in photography as well, iirc. One place that happens to show up in is #tripreports, for the adventurous of us... that, or I'm just easily impressed by some of the shots people take in #tripreports. From there, you can dabble in who/what you're interested in following. In general, though, every Wednesday (on US time, I think that's today for you, though) we have a post called #pubski where people pop in and chat about whatever they want as if it's a pub. That's were I'd recommend getting a good feel for those that are in the site poppin' into the site. Of course, that's just a sample of who's available that week. There are some tags out there that give you some insight to a handful of users around here like #adayinthelife and #3questions. Take your time with them if you go down those rabbit holes. There's a bit there. On the flipside, another feature of Hubski is self-moderation, so you're free to mute/hush/block whoever you want or even whole tags. As such you can follow a person, yet mute a tag they post in that you're not fond of and vice-versa. Or just straight up block, that's cool too and none will be the wiser. Probably missing more of the general spiel than usual, hope that's helpful, though. Welcome! EDIT: I remember now. Hubski is still relatively small, so this is the "be the change you wanna see" bit in terms of "bring the discussion you want to see." You should be able to post now too, so you're all set if you have questions or want to post something you're interested in. Lurking for a bit is always an option as well. Still a quasi-lurker myself after a couple years.
Hey! I’m new here, came because I just cannot tolerate reddit’s nonsense anymore. I love books, classic movies and rock music.
Searched for reddit alternative. Found that hubski encourages constructive posts and thought I give it a try.
Hello everyone, I have just signed up as an alternative to Reddit. Looking good so far.
I gotta say, going through the math problem tripped me up. >_<