Slashdot effect

English

Etymology

After Slashdot, a web site that commonly links to other, smaller sites, which can cause the eponymous effect.

Noun

Slashdot effect (plural Slashdot effects)

1. (Internet) The phenomenon whereby a site is overwhelmed by traffic after being linked to by a site with a larger audience.

Synonyms

• slashdotting

See also

• fark
• slashdot