AnswerBag, SodaHead, Experience Project, probably others too…that people have mentioned…
The one I was on for six years, Ask.com, they SAID they closed down because o... moreAnswerBag, SodaHead, Experience Project, probably others too…that people have mentioned…
The one I was on for six years, Ask.com, they SAID they closed down because of algorithms; wanted to try out new advances. But I have wondered if it was more the ongoing difficulties with moderation?A couple flame warriors and trolls, even one, can certainly compromise an otherwise fine site.
* * *I have a special reason for thinking about Q/A sties; which is, the global potential of the Internet; what if we humankind the little folk eventually just worked out things amongst ourselves here, world peace and the environment, society problems, dysfunctional families and such, bypassing all the machinations of governments, politicians, corporations and the various military industrial complexes? A whole new global version of 'democracy'...
So, why are do so many sites close down, why don’t they just sell out to someone else if they get tired of it all? less
A 15-year-old girl in Chicago was sexually assaulted by 5-6 men/boys as people watched on FB. No one reported it. They just viewed it. At least 40 were alleged to have watched. I a... moreA 15-year-old girl in Chicago was sexually assaulted by 5-6 men/boys as people watched on FB. No one reported it. They just viewed it. At least 40 were alleged to have watched. I always wondered what the FB appeal was for over a billion people. I've read about internet bullies on FB who stalk and attack and have driven some to suicide. Now we find it is also a place one can watch crimes being committed in the comfort of their homes. Amazing the progress we have made in technology. Too bad we haven't made similar progress in ourselves. Our ancestors used to gather in the town squares and watch hangings. Before that they watched beheadings. A few also watched "witches" being burned alive. Before that they gathered in arenas and watched lions devour human beings. Before that? I supposed watching a young girl being raped multiple times isn't as bad as watching a snuff film or other murders. I suppose one could call that progress. :( less
in the sense that if you buy a used laptop, you aren't the first one to use it, break it in, not experience the cleanliness of a freshly opened laptop from its box etc..
Back in the days when the air was still clean and sex was still dirty, and when people robbed banks instead of banks being the bandits, how did you pass your leisure time? Hav... moreBack in the days when the air was still clean and sex was still dirty, and when people robbed banks instead of banks being the bandits, how did you pass your leisure time? Have you dropped any recreations that you used to enjoy? What's the likelihood of taking them up again?
Back in the days of DOS when we practically needed a degree in computer science to operate a PC, Apple computers were far and away the best on the market. They were FUN to use but ... moreBack in the days of DOS when we practically needed a degree in computer science to operate a PC, Apple computers were far and away the best on the market. They were FUN to use but for that fun experience you had to pay through the nose.We're still paying through the nose, of course, but they're no longer ahead of Microsoft.Which do you prefer? Why?
