Fri Sep 20 13:33:16 UTC 2024: ## Slashdot Invites Readers to Join Their Facebook Community

**SAN FRANCISCO, CA** – Slashdot, the popular technology news website, is inviting readers to join their new Facebook community. The announcement, posted on the site itself, encourages users to “Become a fan of Slashdot on Facebook.”

The post also includes a disclaimer that “The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way.” This likely refers to the community forum aspect of the Facebook page, where readers can share their opinions and engage in discussions.

Slashdot is known for its curated news content and user-driven comments section. It remains to be seen how this new Facebook presence will complement the website’s existing platform, but it offers an opportunity for the site to reach a wider audience and engage with readers in a new way.

The post concludes with a humorous jab at traditional media, stating “BYTE editors are people who separate the wheat from the chaff, and then carefully print the chaff.” This suggests that Slashdot sees itself as providing a more insightful and relevant perspective on technology news compared to other outlets.

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