Comment by cyanydeez

2 days ago

Yeah, I think you underestimate the structural dependency.

Xkcd comic is closer to reality. There is a base load to public good and we are about to find out

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tptacek  2 days ago

We'll find out, but I think always the bias on HN is towards whichever interpretation of an event is most dramatic.

  • atonse  2 days ago

    It's unfortunate, but as someone who's been on HN since probably 2010, I remember the ethos of this site to news like this used to be a lot more "let's find an opportunity" – maybe I'm looking with rose colored glasses.

    People would say "should we setup a donation site" or "how can we build a product that saves local affiliate stations money" etc etc etc. Maybe that's still happening quietly. But I just see a lot more doom nowadays in HN comments. (Just a feeling, obviously no data whatsoever to back it up)

    • xelxebar  2 days ago

      > how can we build a product that saves local affiliate stations money

      Let's bring back those supposed good 'ol days!

      What are some valid business models that could successfully fund local affiliates? Knowing nothing of the industry, some initial questions come to mind:

      - Is there value in cross-affiliate connections and referrals where a broadcasting association could work?

      - Direct donations seems like a filled market, but what about donation pooling?

      - Does private equity have an interest in these affiliates and why or why not?

      - Is there a product in marketing and branding local stations that appeases YouTube and related algorithms? Would this fundamentally work against the mission?

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    • tptacek  2 days ago

      I don't think it's HN-specific; I see the same thing on the other (local) board I spend time on. I think this is just human nature.

    • monetus  2 days ago

      I feel like when society has an air of doom you are more likely to see it wherever you are. HN is still fairly international though.

  • pstuart  2 days ago

    We are now in a timeline where dramatic concerns are legitimate. I would love to be proven wrong on this, but there's plenty of clues to show that I'm not.