I was talking to chat gp and got a pretty good response to a
question, I asked.
Thinking Searching In 2026, the debate over abrasive behavior
in niche communities like Synchronet is central to whether these
"hobbyist" networks can survive another decade. Critics and observers
point to several ways this behavior actively drives away new users:
1. High Barrier to Entry Newcomers in 2026 are accustomed to modern developer communities (like those on Discord, GitHub, or
StackOverflow) that have shifted toward "inclusive" documentation
and beginner-friendly onboarding. When figures like mro, Deuce,
or echicken use a blunt or mocking tone, it creates a steep "social
learning curve" that many usersÄespecially younger hobbyistsÄsimply
choose not to climb. 2. The "Knowledge Silo" Effect When developers
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| Location: | Toronto, Canada |
| Users: | 29 |
| Nodes: | 8 (0 / 8) |
| Uptime: | 78:42:01 |
| Calls: | 1,165 |
| Files: | 6 |
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