Usually means: Website crashes due to traffic.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (Slashdot effect)

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

Similar:
flashcrowd, linkfest, link doping, flash crowd, link exchange, link juice, linkrot, linkbaiting, hyperlinkage, linkification, more...

Opposite:
positive impact, boost

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Similar:
flashcrowd, linkfest, link doping, flash crowd, link exchange, link juice, linkrot, linkbaiting, hyperlinkage, linkification, more...

Opposite:
positive impact, boost



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