For the same reason the site exists, which is to spread rationality. This seems like the default position.
If you disagree, I think it should be because you think “spreading rationality” is not the goal (perhaps LW exists as a place for a certain group of people to hang out?) or that the current size is optimal or too large for its purpose (which seems quite unlikely).
But… net increases in traffic that come from sending email notifications to people who are already participating in discussions doesn’t have anything to do with the kind of “spreading rationality” which is to some extent tracked by view counts. Cf. Goodhart’s Law
I second this proposal. In the sites I’ve seen where it’s implemented, I’ve found it extremely useful.
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Why?
For the same reason the site exists, which is to spread rationality. This seems like the default position.
If you disagree, I think it should be because you think “spreading rationality” is not the goal (perhaps LW exists as a place for a certain group of people to hang out?) or that the current size is optimal or too large for its purpose (which seems quite unlikely).
But… net increases in traffic that come from sending email notifications to people who are already participating in discussions doesn’t have anything to do with the kind of “spreading rationality” which is to some extent tracked by view counts. Cf. Goodhart’s Law