points by pbtflakes 9 years ago Reason being it's a semi-private beta, not public release. Invite-only lets them ease into managing a larger userbase and the associated content.
simonw 9 years ago It also makes it much easier for them to keep trolls out, at least at first while the community is defining itself.
It also makes it much easier for them to keep trolls out, at least at first while the community is defining itself.
It's true, this is the reason we are invite only right now.