There's something unusual about CFP. Its hard to convey, but CFP isn't an aggregator, it's an opinion generator. Kane is a nasty, spiteful, piece of work, but he's also uncommonly connected and funded. I still visit the site on occasion because there are so few sources left, but CFP should be treated with the utmost caution. The links might be safe, but the comments, commentary, and analytics should all be blocked if at all possible.
it's an opinion generator.
Definitely an upstream source, yes.
I think they try the same thing with 4chan and the chans, but it's hit or miss. It still feels like a new platform or space could open up at any moment that completely subverts these control methods.
Gateways mostly a public thermometer.
I don't think the 'dead internet theory' is so much true, as it is becoming truer with time.
In any case, thank you. I hope I haven't insulted you by upvoting your comment.
We're truth tellers my friend. Not many pretty truths lying about these days. I take my ups where I can get them.
Not many pretty truths lying about these days.
Ain't that the truth.
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