«There's a horrible conceit gaining ground that websites present someting called "content". I like to think of it as an amorphous, tofu-like substance. You cut it to whatever shape you want, and then pour some kind of syrup or gravy called "social" on top to give it flavor.» – Maciej Cegłowski
http://idlewords.com/talks/fan_is_a_tool_using_animal.htm
This is giving tofu a bad name! I was a vegetarian for 20 years. Tofu is great.
@kensanata
Another important point in Cegłowski's talk[0]:
>Don't Make It Too Easy
>these terrible interfaces serve a protective function, where they keep the community insulated from drive-by visitors and require new contributors to endure a a period of apprenticeship and lurking.
IOW, a barrier to entry is a good thing.
[0]: http://idlewords.com/talks/fan_is_a_tool_using_animal.htm
@kensanata
I mean, he phrases it like it's a bad thing, but all of the things he's saying about tofu are positive.
The main issue with content is that it's not actually consistent or flavorless the way tofu is, so it doesn't make sense to treat it the same way.