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Weekly Wrap-up: Digg 4 Takes a Dive, Reddit Founder Was "Terrified," Diaspora Update, A...

readwriteweb.com — This week's top story was a no-brainer: the spectacular implosion of Digg's attempted to create a newer, be... Aug 28, 2010

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craigcraigcraigAug 30, 2010Buried

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FTA: "I think Digg 4 is going to win over more than it turns off in the end."

Too bad I can't bury for inaccuracy.

spritomAug 30, 2010Buried

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With V4 out, I really get a lot done at work now

oboyAug 30, 2010Buried

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"Digg 4 Takes a Dive". Best headline to make the Digg FP in a while.

conceptualwormAug 30, 2010Buried

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Join us at reddit. People still have power there. Corporate shilling is still a no go there.

shoegazer666Aug 30, 2010Buried

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f**king digg sucks.

grabateAug 30, 2010Buried

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If Digg breaks an axle and there are no users left to see it, does it make a noise?

holystormAug 30, 2010Buried

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f**k you digg you stupid ****s.

talahramaAug 30, 2010Buried

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You're too late! Already moved over to Reddit and I can honestly say I regret not having done it sooner. There's a real sense of community - comments are longer and more plentiful. Not only that, but it can be customized to a ridiculous extent. Instead of just the basic categories, I've subscribed to specific subreddits that appeal to me.

I know I sound like an ad, but... Guys, if you haven't tried Reddit yet, you definitely should. If you still prefer Digg, that's your preference. Don't let me stop you. But I honestly think the majority of people here would prefer Reddit for one reason or another.

skizmoAug 30, 2010Buried

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Digg trafic in the last 48 hours (according to Alexa.com): -32 %. Lets see how low the numbers will go.

chordinatorAug 30, 2010Buried

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In a way, this s**tty article hitting the front page validates it's own point.

oboyAug 30, 2010Buried

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Here it is, visually (Digg taking a dive): http://soshable.com/the-digg-debacle-in-one-graph/

docholiday22Aug 30, 2010Buried

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WTF is this?? It does not even lead to news but a summary of the weeks events at ReadWriteWeb. Plus they advertise their iPhone App... f**k off ReadWriteWeb.

holystormAug 30, 2010Buried

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Nice flood protection on comments too, pricks.

oldmantimeAug 30, 2010Buried

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I refuse to use facebook or connect anything on-line.

I prefer my anonymity.

elbowgeekAug 30, 2010Buried

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You'll note that almost *all* comments are not about the article itself but about how terrible the new version of the site is. I noticed that on another article about Katy Perry that any comments about the actual subject were quickly buried. Awesome.

dvsbastardAug 30, 2010Buried

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I would also be interested to see how many users are still digging / commenting on articles compared to this time last week?! I refuse to Digg another article (not that I can find anything that is Digg worthy these days), and once this whole s**tfight blows over I doubt I will be commenting on digg either...

crazyredivanAug 30, 2010Buried

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Reddit's take on Conde Nast for the prop 19/advertisement issue was an awesome thing to see.

On Digg: caving to corporate overlords.
On Reddit: Standing up to corporate overlords.

Reddit wins.

hoogsAug 30, 2010Buried

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I never thought I'd say it, since I've been loyal to Digg ever since I first discovered it back in 2006, but I'm heading to Reddit. Probably permanently, unless by some miracle this site is restored to its former glory. Bye.

meerkat59713Aug 30, 2010Buried

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Pride comes before the fall. This new version of dig requires you to follow corporations pages and have a facebook lackey to do much of anything. This accounts deleted as well. Have fun being a shill.

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