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Digg vs Hacker News
Digg started first, in 2004, 2 years before Hacker News.
Why Digg lasted
- The name still means 'we redesigned and died' in every product meeting.
- Various revivals kept the domain parked with a pulse.
Why Hacker News lasted
- It is ugly, slow to change, and moderated like a dinner party. That is the filter.
- A link on HN still moves product, hiring, and narrative for a specific class of builder.
Questions
Which is older, Digg or Hacker News?
Digg started first, in 2004, 2 years before Hacker News.
How long has Digg been running?
Digg has been up 21 years 290 days, since 2004-12-01.
How long has Hacker News been running?
Hacker News has been up 19 years 210 days, since 2007-02-19.
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