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Biologist Daniel Blumstein faced federal budget cuts and turned to OnlyFans to fund marmot research, but his identity verification failed due to mismatch with the marmots in his videos. This highlights the challenges of funding scientific r…
The thread discusses the IFTAS advisory listing several domains as abandoned or unmanaged, noting issues like open registration, botnet activity, and lack of response to outreach. It highlights concerns about spam, FIMI botnets, and disinfo…
The thread discusses legal filings in the case of NetChoice v. Moody, focusing on motions to seal documents and the exclusion of expert testimony. These filings highlight ongoing legal battles related to Florida's moderation laws and their …
The thread discusses how Pro and VIP members of a platform generate income and attract thousands of additional readers through their content. It highlights the business model and potential benefits of membership.
The thread discusses an investigation into GitHub's fake star economy, highlighting concerns about the authenticity of star metrics on the platform and linking to a news article and a discussion thread on Hacker News.
The thread discusses concerns raised by MPs about Trustpilot hosting reviews of illegal casinos, highlighting potential regulatory and legal issues in the gambling industry.
The thread discusses IMDb's new requirement for users to log in to leave reviews, which has sparked discussions about the impact on user participation and the platform's control over content. This change is seen as a move towards stricter u…