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The Backrooms Phenomenon: How an Internet Concept Became a Digital Tourism Trend

📰 Original title: Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

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The Backrooms Phenomenon: How an Internet Concept Became a Digital Tourism Trend

📰 Original title: Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/the-backrooms-phenomenon-how-an-internet-concept-became-a-digital-tourism-trend.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#tourism #digitaltourism #internetculture #...

The Backrooms Phenomenon: How an Internet Concept Became a Digital Tourism Trend

📰 Original title: Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/the-backrooms-phenomenon-how-an-internet-concept-became-a-digital-tourism-trend.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

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Spudart: Deciphering the Matrix Digital Rain. “…if it’s not secretly a recipe for spicy tuna rolls, what is on the screen? I decided to find out the dumbest, most 2026 way possible. I ran it through Google Translate. It’s kind of fun to point today’s ‘instantly understand any language’ technology at a 27-year-old movie prop and just see what happens.”

Spudart: Deciphering the Matrix Digital Rain. “…if it’s not secretly a recipe for spicy tuna rolls, what is on the screen? I decided to find out the dumbest, most 2026 way possible. I ran it through Google Translate. It’s kind of fun to point today’s ‘instantly understand any language’ technology at a 27-year-old movie prop and just see what happens.”

Spudart: Deciphering the Matrix Digital Rain. “…if it’s not secretly a recipe for spicy tuna rolls, what is on the screen? I decided to find out the dumbest, most 2026 way possible. I ran it through Google Translate. It’s kind of fun to point today’s ‘instantly understand any language’ technology at a 27-year-old movie prop and just see what happens.”

Spudart: Deciphering the Matrix Digital Rain. “…if it’s not secretly a recipe for spicy tuna rolls, what is on the screen? I decided to find out the dumbest, most 2026 way possible. I ran it through Google Translate. It’s kind of fun to point today’s ‘instantly understand any language’ technology at a 27-year-old movie prop and just see what happens.”

India's 'unserious' gen Z are protesting with grit and humour
By Angelica Silva

Across the country's protest hotspots, India's gen Z are using meme culture as part of their hopes to bring the country into a new dawn.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/india-gen-z-neet-government-protests-mumbai-delhi/106945216

#Activism #InternetCulture #WorldPolitics #YoungPeople #HumanInterest #LawCrimeandJustice #SocialMedia #AngelicaSilva

India's 'unserious' gen Z are protesting with grit and humour
By Angelica Silva

Across the country's protest hotspots, India's gen Z are using meme culture as part of their hopes to bring the country into a new dawn.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/india-gen-z-neet-government-protests-mumbai-delhi/106945216

#Activism #InternetCulture #WorldPolitics #YoungPeople #HumanInterest #LawCrimeandJustice #SocialMedia #AngelicaSilva

India's 'unserious' gen Z are protesting with grit and humour
By Angelica Silva

Across the country's protest hotspots, India's gen Z are using meme culture as part of their hopes to bring the country into a new dawn.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/india-gen-z-neet-government-protests-mumbai-delhi/106945216

#Activism #InternetCulture #WorldPolitics #YoungPeople #HumanInterest #LawCrimeandJustice #SocialMedia #AngelicaSilva

India's 'unserious' gen Z are protesting with grit and humour
By Angelica Silva

Across the country's protest hotspots, India's gen Z are using meme culture as part of their hopes to bring the country into a new dawn.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-25/india-gen-z-neet-government-protests-mumbai-delhi/106945216

#Activism #InternetCulture #WorldPolitics #YoungPeople #HumanInterest #LawCrimeandJustice #SocialMedia #AngelicaSilva

Hollywood Reporter: Creator U: Inside the Influencer Frat. “Each semester, USC Reach receives more than 100 applications for roughly 20 to 30 open spots. The competition reflects the club’s growing influence. Founded in 2017 by a group of USC students including Markian Benhamou and Xavier Di Petta, the club has become equal parts creator incubator and networking accelerator, giving students a […]

Hollywood Reporter: Creator U: Inside the Influencer Frat. “Each semester, USC Reach receives more than 100 applications for roughly 20 to 30 open spots. The competition reflects the club’s growing influence. Founded in 2017 by a group of USC students including Markian Benhamou and Xavier Di Petta, the club has become equal parts creator incubator and networking accelerator, giving students a […]

Hollywood Reporter: Creator U: Inside the Influencer Frat. “Each semester, USC Reach receives more than 100 applications for roughly 20 to 30 open spots. The competition reflects the club’s growing influence. Founded in 2017 by a group of USC students including Markian Benhamou and Xavier Di Petta, the club has become equal parts creator incubator and networking accelerator, giving students a […]

Hollywood Reporter: Creator U: Inside the Influencer Frat. “Each semester, USC Reach receives more than 100 applications for roughly 20 to 30 open spots. The competition reflects the club’s growing influence. Founded in 2017 by a group of USC students including Markian Benhamou and Xavier Di Petta, the club has become equal parts creator incubator and networking accelerator, giving students a […]

Apple Insider: Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80. “Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Dvorak reportedly started his career writing about wine, but he soon moved to technology. He wrote for the most influential magazines and newspapers in the 1980s and 1990s, ranging from PC Magazine to the New York Times. He was best known as a columnist, and one who would never shy away from […]

Apple Insider: Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80. “Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Dvorak reportedly started his career writing about wine, but he soon moved to technology. He wrote for the most influential magazines and newspapers in the 1980s and 1990s, ranging from PC Magazine to the New York Times. He was best known as a columnist, and one who would never shy away from […]

Apple Insider: Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80. “Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Dvorak reportedly started his career writing about wine, but he soon moved to technology. He wrote for the most influential magazines and newspapers in the 1980s and 1990s, ranging from PC Magazine to the New York Times. He was best known as a columnist, and one who would never shy away from […]

Apple Insider: Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80. “Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Dvorak reportedly started his career writing about wine, but he soon moved to technology. He wrote for the most influential magazines and newspapers in the 1980s and 1990s, ranging from PC Magazine to the New York Times. He was best known as a columnist, and one who would never shy away from […]

Doc Pop: Chuck Tingle at the Internet Archive in SF. “Chuck writes erotica, horror, and comedy books with titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion and Pounded in the Butt by My Handsome Sentient Library Card Who Seems Otherworldly but in Reality Is Just a Natural Part of the Priceless Resources Our Library System Provides. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but I can’t help loving […]

Doc Pop: Chuck Tingle at the Internet Archive in SF. “Chuck writes erotica, horror, and comedy books with titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion and Pounded in the Butt by My Handsome Sentient Library Card Who Seems Otherworldly but in Reality Is Just a Natural Part of the Priceless Resources Our Library System Provides. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but I can’t help loving […]

Doc Pop: Chuck Tingle at the Internet Archive in SF. “Chuck writes erotica, horror, and comedy books with titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion and Pounded in the Butt by My Handsome Sentient Library Card Who Seems Otherworldly but in Reality Is Just a Natural Part of the Priceless Resources Our Library System Provides. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but I can’t help loving […]

Doc Pop: Chuck Tingle at the Internet Archive in SF. “Chuck writes erotica, horror, and comedy books with titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion and Pounded in the Butt by My Handsome Sentient Library Card Who Seems Otherworldly but in Reality Is Just a Natural Part of the Priceless Resources Our Library System Provides. I haven’t read any of his books yet, but I can’t help loving […]

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What is The Button, I hear you ask?

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Hey #mastodon! Less than 48 hours to sign up for The Button before it goes live!

What is The Button, I hear you ask?

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I made a very silly #webgame that a got a bit out of hand and now we're on to Season 4, with hundreds of players.

You can sign up at https://thebutton.social and sign in with your #fediverse account!

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In today's episode of "Captain Obvious Meets the Internet," we dive into the riveting world of "making things" 🤔—because apparently, commissioning others to do your work isn't as "fulfilling" 🙄. This article starts with a bang 💥 and ends up in a philosophical ditch, exploring the AI dev schism like it's the existential crisis we never asked for. 🤦‍♂️
https://beej.us/blog/data/ai-making/ #CaptainObvious #AIphilosophy #MakingThings #InternetCulture #ExistentialCrisis #HackerNews #ngated

In today's episode of "Captain Obvious Meets the Internet," we dive into the riveting world of "making things" 🤔—because apparently, commissioning others to do your work isn't as "fulfilling" 🙄. This article starts with a bang 💥 and ends up in a philosophical ditch, exploring the AI dev schism like it's the existential crisis we never asked for. 🤦‍♂️
https://beej.us/blog/data/ai-making/ #CaptainObvious #AIphilosophy #MakingThings #InternetCulture #ExistentialCrisis #HackerNews #ngated

In today's episode of "Captain Obvious Meets the Internet," we dive into the riveting world of "making things" 🤔—because apparently, commissioning others to do your work isn't as "fulfilling" 🙄. This article starts with a bang 💥 and ends up in a philosophical ditch, exploring the AI dev schism like it's the existential crisis we never asked for. 🤦‍♂️
https://beej.us/blog/data/ai-making/ #CaptainObvious #AIphilosophy #MakingThings #InternetCulture #ExistentialCrisis #HackerNews #ngated

In today's episode of "Captain Obvious Meets the Internet," we dive into the riveting world of "making things" 🤔—because apparently, commissioning others to do your work isn't as "fulfilling" 🙄. This article starts with a bang 💥 and ends up in a philosophical ditch, exploring the AI dev schism like it's the existential crisis we never asked for. 🤦‍♂️
https://beej.us/blog/data/ai-making/ #CaptainObvious #AIphilosophy #MakingThings #InternetCulture #ExistentialCrisis #HackerNews #ngated

The MIT Press Reader: A Brief History of the Internet’s Favorite Scam. “It is easy to see 419 merely as a tired cliché — and to mistake that familiarity for understanding. But doing so often leads to facile assumptions about the risks, motives, and imagined rewards on both sides of the exchange. To see the scam clearly, we need to treat it not simply as spam, but as a cultural myth, or […]

The MIT Press Reader: A Brief History of the Internet’s Favorite Scam. “It is easy to see 419 merely as a tired cliché — and to mistake that familiarity for understanding. But doing so often leads to facile assumptions about the risks, motives, and imagined rewards on both sides of the exchange. To see the scam clearly, we need to treat it not simply as spam, but as a cultural myth, or […]

The MIT Press Reader: A Brief History of the Internet’s Favorite Scam. “It is easy to see 419 merely as a tired cliché — and to mistake that familiarity for understanding. But doing so often leads to facile assumptions about the risks, motives, and imagined rewards on both sides of the exchange. To see the scam clearly, we need to treat it not simply as spam, but as a cultural myth, or […]

The MIT Press Reader: A Brief History of the Internet’s Favorite Scam. “It is easy to see 419 merely as a tired cliché — and to mistake that familiarity for understanding. But doing so often leads to facile assumptions about the risks, motives, and imagined rewards on both sides of the exchange. To see the scam clearly, we need to treat it not simply as spam, but as a cultural myth, or […]

https://www.europesays.com/news/55175/ Donald Trump and Andrew Tate: Only one guy can decide the Tate brothers’ fate. Hold on to your hats! #AndrewTate #DonaldTrump #Headlines #InternetCulture #jurisprudence #men #News #Politics #TopStories #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/people/160499/ Donald Trump and Andrew Tate: Only one guy can decide the Tate brothers’ fate. Hold on to your hats! #AndrewTate #BarronTrump #DonaldTrump #InternetCulture #jurisprudence #men #Politics #Trump #UnitedKingdom

Armie Hammer, Kevin Spacey: Tár predicted exactly where canceled stars would end up.

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Armie Hammer, Kevin Spacey: Tár predicted exactly where canceled stars would end up.

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Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/meta-tennessee-trial-allegations-instagram-designed-addictive/

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

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Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/meta-tennessee-trial-allegations-instagram-designed-addictive/

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/meta-tennessee-trial-allegations-instagram-designed-addictive/

UK YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears
By David Weber

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/yung-filly-sexual-assault-trial-begins-perth/106936390

#SexualOffences #Courts #Crime #SexualMisconduct #HipHop #Music #InternetCulture #DavidWeber

UK YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears
By David Weber

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/yung-filly-sexual-assault-trial-begins-perth/106936390

#SexualOffences #Courts #Crime #SexualMisconduct #HipHop #Music #InternetCulture #DavidWeber

UK YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears
By David Weber

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/yung-filly-sexual-assault-trial-begins-perth/106936390

#SexualOffences #Courts #Crime #SexualMisconduct #HipHop #Music #InternetCulture #DavidWeber

UK YouTuber Yung Filly violently sexually assaulted young fan, court hears
By David Weber

A Perth court hears disturbing details of the YouTube personality's alleged sexual assault of a young woman who had a "celebrity crush" on him.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/yung-filly-sexual-assault-trial-begins-perth/106936390

#SexualOffences #Courts #Crime #SexualMisconduct #HipHop #Music #InternetCulture #DavidWeber

The Verge: Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji. “Now, if you want to, you can use Google’s 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part of World Emoji Day on Friday.”

The Verge: Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji. “Now, if you want to, you can use Google’s 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part of World Emoji Day on Friday.”

The Verge: Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji. “Now, if you want to, you can use Google’s 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part of World Emoji Day on Friday.”

The Verge: Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji. “Now, if you want to, you can use Google’s 3D emoji in your own creations. The company shared some details about how it went about designing the little pictograms and why, as part of World Emoji Day on Friday.”

Has AI changed your life in unexpected ways? The ABC wants to hear from you

Most of us never chose to live in an artificial intelligence (AI) world. Yet over the past few years, it has become part of everyday life, changing how we think, learn and communicate.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/ai-artificial-intelligence-audience-change/106935112

#AI #CommunityandSociety #ScienceandTechnology #ComputerScience #InformationandCommunication #Internet #InternetCulture #Robotics #InformationTechnologyIndustry #SocialMedia #Health

Has AI changed your life in unexpected ways? The ABC wants to hear from you

Most of us never chose to live in an artificial intelligence (AI) world. Yet over the past few years, it has become part of everyday life, changing how we think, learn and communicate.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/ai-artificial-intelligence-audience-change/106935112

#AI #CommunityandSociety #ScienceandTechnology #ComputerScience #InformationandCommunication #Internet #InternetCulture #Robotics #InformationTechnologyIndustry #SocialMedia #Health

Has AI changed your life in unexpected ways? The ABC wants to hear from you

Most of us never chose to live in an artificial intelligence (AI) world. Yet over the past few years, it has become part of everyday life, changing how we think, learn and communicate.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/ai-artificial-intelligence-audience-change/106935112

#AI #CommunityandSociety #ScienceandTechnology #ComputerScience #InformationandCommunication #Internet #InternetCulture #Robotics #InformationTechnologyIndustry #SocialMedia #Health

Has AI changed your life in unexpected ways? The ABC wants to hear from you

Most of us never chose to live in an artificial intelligence (AI) world. Yet over the past few years, it has become part of everyday life, changing how we think, learn and communicate.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-20/ai-artificial-intelligence-audience-change/106935112

#AI #CommunityandSociety #ScienceandTechnology #ComputerScience #InformationandCommunication #Internet #InternetCulture #Robotics #InformationTechnologyIndustry #SocialMedia #Health

The first-ever movie made to be watched online

Credit: Far Out / Simone Daino / Netflix / Apple TV Sun 19 July 2026 16:45, UK When…
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The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

You know, I met up with my buddy, Jeff, the other day. We used to be so close, always hanging out, shooting the shit, but now? We might as well be living on different planets! I mean, we arranged this whole thing, he came all the way across town, fought for a parking spot, waited in line for these overpriced coffees… and why? So he could sit there and scroll through TikTok for two hours straight!

I’m not even exaggerating! I get there, I say “Hey, what’s up?” He goes, “Yeah bro, crazy.” Then he starts showing me these videos, “Bro, look at this!” “Dude, check this out!” Every single one starts blasting at full volume, of course.  You’ve got a baby laughing, then suddenly it’s some guy screaming about stocks! I’m sitting there thinking, “What the hell is going on?”

He’s got these headphones too, they’re just sitting there on the table. Decorative headphones, that’s what they are! But nooo, we can’t have those. We gotta share his little algorithm with the entire café! The waiter, the couple next to us, probably people across the street – they’re all part of Jeff’s For You page now!

Imagine you’re just trying to enjoy your chai latte, reading a book or something. Then all of a sudden, you’re subjected to some teenager’s fitness routine, complete with screaming motivational music! And you, trying to have a private conversation with your girlfriend? Tough luck, because now you’re also a financial advisor!

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them—they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.

The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them, they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.

The Internet Gave Everyone a Voice, Unfortunately

I’ve got to tell you, the internet is something else, isn’t it? I mean, think about it, we have this incredible tool, this global network that connects us all, that allows us to share information and communicate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. It’s like the ultimate democracy of ideas, right? Everyone gets a voice! Oh, what a beautiful dream!

Oh, but wait! It turns out, maybe not everyone should have a voice? Maybe, just maybe, some opinions are better kept to yourself? I know, I know, it’s a controversial take. But hear me out!

Before the internet, if you had a terrible opinion, you had to keep it within your family. Maybe ruin Christmas dinner. Now you can ruin somebody’s morning in another country before breakfast! And don’t get me started on the comments sections. Have you seen the comments sections? It’s like the wild west out there. No rules, no consequences, just an endless stream of unfiltered nonsense.

And what’s with all these people who start every post with ‘Nobody asked, but…’ or ‘I wasn’t going to speak about this, but…’? Buddy, if nobody asked and you weren’t going to speak about it, then DON’T! Nobody’s twisting your arm here. But no, they’ve got to share their unsolicited hot take on whatever topic is trending that day. And God forbid you disagree with them, they’ll be at your doorstep, ready for a duel at dawn.

What about online trolls? “Hey, you know what really grinds my gears? When people don’t like my opinion on the internet. No, seriously, that’s like the number one crime in the online world. Say something controversial, and suddenly you’re Public Enemy Number One. It’s like, relax, bro. It’s just the internet. Nobody cares.

And don’t even get me started on the experts. Oh, they’re everywhere. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and an opinion now thinks they’re an expert on everything from politics to climate change to quantum physics. Newsflash: just because you watched a few YouTube videos doesn’t make you a expert. Trust me, I know from experience. I once tried to explain string theory to my cat using nothing but a laser pointer and some catnip. Did not go well.

But the real kicker is when these so called experts start giving unsolicited advice online. Oh, you’re a doctor? Well, here’s what I think you should do: shut up and treat your patients. Same goes for pilots, chefs, teachers, you name it. Every profession now has millions of unpaid online supervisors ready to tell them how to do their jobs better. It’s like having a bunch of drunk monkeys in the cockpit, all screaming different directions.

And don’t forget about the influencers… they’re the worst. Oh, they’ve got it all figured out. They’re going to ‘speak their truth’ and ‘inspire’ us all with their ‘authentic’ content. But let’s be real, they’re just a bunch of attention seeking narcissists with a camera and a dream. And don’t even get me started on their ‘spontaneous’ videos, the ones where they’re crying in their car about something that happened to them that we’re all supposed to care about. Please. If you’re filming it, it’s not spontaneous. It’s not real. It’s just another piece of content to feed the algorithm.

But you know what really gets me? It’s the ones who overshare. The ones who post every single detail of their lives online, their arguments, their moods, their meals, their entire lives on display for the world to see. It’s like they’re begging for validation, for someone, anyone, to pay attention to them. But here’s the thing, they’re not sharing. They’re performing. And nobody asked for their performance.

The internet promised us a revolution, a democratization of knowledge and ideas. But instead, we got an endless stream of opinions from people who shouldn’t have them. We got a platform for every idiot with a smartphone and a dream of being heard. We got the voice of the people, but not necessarily the best voice, the loudest one.

So here’s my advice, next time you’re about to post something online, next time you’re about to share your unsolicited opinion with the world, ask yourself: does anyone actually care? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Is this going to make the world a better place? Because if not, then maybe just…don’t. Maybe just keep it to yourself.

Because at the end of the day, the internet gave everyone a voice. But it forgot to install a filter.  And that’s the real tragedy of our time.