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Mastodon and Hacker News: Examples of Persistent Innovation

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This item discusses the concept of "making it anyway," using Mastodon and Hacker News as examples of platforms that were created despite initial skepticism or perceived lack of market viability. The author suggests that innovation can thrive even when facing doubts, highlighting the persistence of these platforms. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the persistence of platforms like Mastodon and Hacker News.

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Mastodon and Hacker News: Examples of Persistent Innovation

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fuck it, make it anyway Article URL: https://www. joelotter.com/posts/2026/09/ma ke-it-anyway/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9671329 Poi

    Fuck it, make it anyway Article URL: https://www. joelotter.com/posts/2026/09/ma ke-it-anyway/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9671329 Points: 7 # Comments: 0 https://www. joelotter.com/posts/2026/09/ma ke-it-anyway/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gad…

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