4 chapters across the catalog
A discussion regarding the challenges of managing online communities, specifically referencing the "No Authority" forum and the potential for a show-specific Discord server. The hosts express skepticism about the long-term stability of such platforms, noting that they often devolve into internal conflict or extremist rhetoric without brutal moderation.
No Authority Website, Francisco Scaramanga and Pat Sajak
A host expresses frustration with the "No Authority" community website, citing poor moderation and negative comments from users. Despite a conflict with artist Francisco Scaramanga over the site's culture, his D-Day themed artwork was selected for the previous episode. The segment also notes the retirement of Pat Sajak from Wheel of Fortune and plays a clip of a contestant's humorous, albeit incorrect, puzzle guess.
Both hosts unexpectedly received free blue checkmarks on Twitter (X) despite not paying for the premium service. This appears to be part of a new policy granting verification to accounts with over 2,500 verified followers. One host plans to maintain a paid subscription for a few months to test if the algorithm provides better reach for show promotion.
Adam Curry shares an anecdote about a UK train conductor attempting to confiscate his daughter's ATM card over a minor ID dispute, illustrating the "petty authority" prevalent in modern society. The hosts recommend the books *It Can't Happen Here* by Sinclair Lewis and *Life and Death in Shanghai* as relevant reading. The show concludes with a reminder of the upcoming Sunday "Church of No Agenda" broadcast.
