While we have RES - we really need a meta-reddit at this point that will only show quality content.
I think of HN's post rules as == to /r/AskScience where they have strict standards.
I am a mod on a rather popular /r/ and while I am liberal in what I allow in that /r/ -- I apply standards though I am very lucky thus far that it is not abused.
I think there's serious potential for a business to build a general-purpose Reddit-like community that applies high standards across the board. And then sells targeted advertising to that desirable audience.
Hands-on moderation is a must, but I also think there's plenty of interesting possibilities for self-moderation that go beyond simple, equally weighted up/down votes that only serve to encourage low effort content and the regurgitation of memes.
While we have RES - we really need a meta-reddit at this point that will only show quality content.
I think of HN's post rules as == to /r/AskScience where they have strict standards.
I am a mod on a rather popular /r/ and while I am liberal in what I allow in that /r/ -- I apply standards though I am very lucky thus far that it is not abused.