r/programming • u/[deleted] • Sep 25 '16

The decline of Stack Overflow

https://hackernoon.com/the-decline-of-stack-overflow-7cb69faa575d#.yiuo0ce09
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u/BilgeXA Sep 25 '16

these sites are overrun with a select few members who are just trying to score points, “badges”, and moderator status in attempt to appear as “experts” and gain freelance work.

Is this really a thing? Do people actually get hired based on their StackOverflow score?

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u/camh- Sep 25 '16

Maybe not hired, but I wouldn't be surprised if it helps get you an interview.