Lobsters
lobste.rs
Invitation-only technology link aggregator with tagging, comment threads, and a focus on technical depth.
Why it is useful
The invitation requirement keeps the community small and the discussion quality high — closer to early Hacker News than the current version. The tagging system makes it easy to filter to specific technical interests, and the moderation is minimal but effective.
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