Slashdot.com is a news site for the nerd in all of us

by Charles Young on May 29, 2009

gstv_slashdot_logoSlashdot is an online community news site which is powered completely by user’s submissions. This means that users are free to write their own posts and submit them to the site. It’s free to sign up and the ability of users to create their own stories means that the information often has a unique perspective. All of the content is tagged which makes searching for it easy and it’s all displayed in a similar way to a normal blog.

In Their Own Words:

News for nerds. Stuff that matters

What makes this site a Great Site To Visit:
Slashdot is an online news site however there are two big differences that make it stand out from other news sites. Firstly the site is completely powered by user’s submissions which mean that all of the information is unique and normally valuable. The site is also aimed specifically at technology lovers which makes it a great resource for any nerds out there.

The Look And Feel:
The site looks very outdated and is no where near as pretty as many of the newer sites. Saying this however the site does the job well and as it’s aimed at people that might like this sort of interface. After some time you will get used to the site and find it really easy to use.

Creating an account is very easy and it’s just a matter of clicking the “Create Account” link from the menu bar at the top of the screen. The signup form is pretty routine and requires only fairly basic information. Rather unusually you will have to enter your email address twice side by side, this can be a little confusing because the second box has no title above it, and just below you are told what to do.

Final Thoughts:
Slashdot is a great site for anyone that loves technology and computers and wants to stay up to date with the latest news. Because all the stories are written by users they often have a unique perspective.

Website: www.slashdot.org
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