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Ask HN: Could someone invite me to lobste.rs?

A Hacker News user since 2014 is requesting an invitation to join lobste.rs, stating they have been a long-time lurker there and asking for someone to invite them via the email in their profile.

Background

- L<span style="white-space: pre;">obste.rs is an invite-only link-aggregation and discussion site for tech/news, similar to Hacker News but with a narrower focus on programming, systems, and "tasteful" computing culture. It was created in 2012 by former HN users who wanted a community with tighter moderation and less big-tech/startup noise. - To join Lobste.rs, you need an invitation from an existing member; each user has a limited number of invites. Many people find this barrier frustrating because they can read the site publicly but cannot participate or save stories without an account. - This "Ask HN" post is a common sight on Hacker News — users who lurk on Lobste.rs but lack connections there ask the broader HN community to invite them. It highlights a recurring tension: Lobste.rs values exclusivity to maintain signal, while HN values openness but can be noisier.

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