The birth of Digg and Reddit were a big contributor (as was HN later). You may also remember that /. was sold, first to VA Linux, then to another company, along with its sister, Linux.com.
Slashdot's model of editor selected stories also meant that the number of stories per day was lower.
The editor selections when CmdrTaco left, along (slowly) with other editors such as Roblimo (RIP) and others changed the site's feel.
It's clear the Slashdot product is kept around but not actively developed. Many sites from that era are in much the same state, or shut down entirely. RIP Freshmeat, kuros5hin, and others.
The birth of Digg and Reddit were a big contributor (as was HN later). You may also remember that /. was sold, first to VA Linux, then to another company, along with its sister, Linux.com.
Slashdot's model of editor selected stories also meant that the number of stories per day was lower.
The editor selections when CmdrTaco left, along (slowly) with other editors such as Roblimo (RIP) and others changed the site's feel.
It's clear the Slashdot product is kept around but not actively developed. Many sites from that era are in much the same state, or shut down entirely. RIP Freshmeat, kuros5hin, and others.