Did you ever consider that things like this become viral because media outlets will broadcast anyone who says anything remotely controversial, regardless of its actual journalistic value? Whatever the page header might say, AV Club is contributing to that. Broadcasting an idiot who doesn’t deserve a platform,…

Hey did you guys ever consider that this isn't news and that by giving this guy wider exposure you legitimize his viewpoint? No? Just about clicks and literally nothing else? I'll show myself out.

This article rings particularly hollow given that AV Club is constantly linking to Kinja Deals which constantly shills for Amazon.

You win.

Not into this whole “carrying water for people who’d ruin lives for un-monetized movie watching” Kotaku. You know what’s the same f-ing thing as movie piracy? Borrowing a movie from a friend. I’ve watched lots of movies without paying the people that would put me in prison for it, and so has pretty much everyone.…

None of this seems particularly newsworthy.

The end of Northern Exposure:

A mandatory truck ad, and a video instead of a proper written article. Pass.

Be still my bi heart

My favourite book about the ‘net culture of old is “My Tiny Life” by Julian Dibbell. It’s a fantastic, intimate look at how the net used to be. It focuses mainly on the small parts of the net that the author inhabited but I’d say it should be required reading for anyone who didn’t themselves live through the changes…

Butthole Surfers

He’s not long for this world. His body’s a trash bag full of drugs and fast food, he’s pretty obviously dementia-adjacent - I’ll be planning my trip to dance on his grave within the next 5 years or so I’m guessing.

Dude this abbreviation has been in use since the 90s, it’s not news.

Once again I am asking that you stop linking to this crass commercial garbage from AV Club. 

Once again I am asking that you stop linking to this crass commercial garbage from AV Club. 

You’re a good horse, Nobu.

The fighting game community continues to be beyond parody.

I miss written articles.

Same - that one was unforgettable. Lauren Ambrose was incredible in it too.

The new episode hits Friday.

I’m curious why this is on Gizmodo and not AV Club but I guess they’re pretty much the same website at this point.