tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post2514713972440760406..comments2024-03-28T12:17:44.126-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Who thought this was a good idea?Minnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-38288587393360563242017-12-06T16:32:45.449-06:002017-12-06T16:32:45.449-06:00As to the specific example above...
https://www.t...As to the specific example above...<br /><br />https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-man-behind-journalist-rope-treeStan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-48893005567579084572017-12-06T15:39:31.070-06:002017-12-06T15:39:31.070-06:00I don't know about these specific examples, bu...I don't know about these specific examples, but many online products are "designed" algorithmically, essentially making click-bait word salad. Recently there was a t-shirt in an online store that read "KEEP CALM AND RAPE A LOT". Horrifying in most contexts, but it was put together by a computer program to attract interest (and succeeded).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-42225707319598377732017-12-06T15:12:22.054-06:002017-12-06T15:12:22.054-06:00Trump supporters, that's who. Trump has furthe...Trump supporters, that's who. Trump has further inflamed nationalist fear and rationalization, and... legitimized fascist discourse to the point of actual physical backlash. The hallmarks of any fascist regime (ie- channeling ignorance, utilizing propaganda and legitimizing the racist mindset) are readily recognizable, and their ultimate consequences... equally predictable.Stan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381743002180926900noreply@blogger.com