Slashdot Effect Definition
noun
The phenomenon whereby a site is overwhelmed by traffic after being linked to by a site with a larger audience.
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Noun
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Slashdot effect
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Slashdot effectsOrigin of Slashdot Effect
After Slashdot , a web site that commonly links to other, smaller sites, which can cause the eponymous effect.
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