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0 pointsfliggertiggy2y ago0 comments

I think it's supposed to create a feeling of scarcity or exclusivity and make people perceive the network as more valuable.

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dymk2y ago

No, it's because their servers would fall over if it was public registration, and they wouldn't be able to keep up with moderation

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