Private equity has screwed up enough of the internet and now wants to be more efficient at such destruction.
Source: Private Equity Is Going to Ruin the .Org Domain System and Screw Nonprofits – VICE
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solitary confinement for kids
This is just disturbing, including the complete and utter lack of accountability across the entire system.
spotify is tired of your opinions
I’m confused, isn’t this what it’s been doing all along?
Source: Spotify thinks its algorithm can find your next favorite podcast – The Verge
facebook tries it again again again
It may not be precise, but I’m roughly estimating this is Facebook’s 18th attempt at a “meme” account in the last three years, and the end result will still just be used to spread more Nazi propaganda.
Source: Facebook gets into the meme-making biz with experimental Whale app – The Verge
please ar clap
Always fun to see an app that has sold itself as being popular with a sought after demographic but which can’t make any money commit hundreds of thousands of dollars to attract people to make content to it continue bringing in a sought after demographic.
taking hanks for granted
While I understand all these points logically it doesn’t change the fact that Hanks knack for hitting the ball out of the park every time he steps to the plate is remarkable and we need to appreciate him more.
Source: Why Tom Hanks Keeps Getting Overlooked at the Oscars | IndieWire
public internet, thank you very much
There are so many good reasons internet service should be a public utility, including every time a private company says it’s too expensive for them to upgrade their equipment without receiving a massive tax break or subsidy.
Source: Should the internet be a public utility? Cities say yes
damn
Pretty good single summary of the problems inherent in the “gig economy.”
Source: Why Uber Works will probably be great for businesses but not for gig economy workers
millennial circumstances
It’s so important to include the context of the very different world that’s been standard in the last 20 years when considering how demographic behavior patterns have changed.
Source: Some Millennials are saving big to compensate for having less wealth than their parents – Axios
we’re being watched, and can’t stop it
The real and perceived lack of control and concerns about privacy are big enough issues, but what’s truly demoralizing is that people don’t even feel have the power to opt out.
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