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  1. Great article here from adactio about 'the algorithm': adactio.com/journal/18117 Surveillance on the web is a scourge that targets and ruins the lives of so many, often including vulnerable people.
    1. …in reply to @Accudio
      I know of many people who have been hounded by ads and 'recommendations' trying to capitalise on a sensitive search or an emotional event. People have stopped using the internet as 'the algorithm' was upsetting, or asked for help stopping it. I hate it. I guess I hate the web?
      1. …in reply to @Accudio
        Finding it really hard to be happy or proud of the web as a whole nowadays. I see some of the standard practices and communities—and it makes me want to throw up. Rampant racism, sexism, ableism, white supremacy and surveillance. Privileged orgs preying on everyone they can.
        1. …in reply to @Accudio
          I appreciate it's not everywhere, I love so many projects, developments and people in the industry. I thankfully have found myself in a company, area and group of people who seem to genuinely care. Thank you all for being rays of sunshine in the shit of modern tech.