Slashdot, often abbreviated as /., is a technology-related news website which features user-submitted and editor-evaluated current affairs news with a nerdy slant. It is known for the Internet forum-style comments section attached to each story; Slashdot was one of the first popular websites to include a commentary section in such a prominent manner.

slashdot.org, the preferred rumor mill of geeks

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