Re: [fonc] Programming Language Theory Stack Exchange

2014-09-28 Thread Miles Fidelman
You're assuming that QA is a good way to discuss a topic in depth. Personally, I don't. (IMHO) Stack exchange is great for technical support, and quick research into questions - not so great for discussing topics in depth. For the avowed purpose of influenc(ing) and foster(ing) interest, in

Re: [fonc] Programming Language Theory Stack Exchange

2014-09-28 Thread David Barbour
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Miles Fidelman mfidel...@meetinghouse.net wrote: You're assuming that QA is a good way to discuss a topic in depth. I believe you're misreading Julian. AFAICT, he's said nothing about the utility of the discussions on each site. QA can be good for depth - see

Re: [fonc] Programming Language Theory Stack Exchange

2014-09-28 Thread Josh McDonald
For anybody interested in this sort of site: I while ago I found myself asking for something more frequently updated and less-demanding of a math degree than LtU, but without all the silicon valley VC navelgazing of HN. A friend pointed me to https://lobste.rs/ which so far seems to have a nice