Topic: Tumblr

The ownership of the domain Diaries.com is discussed as a potential high-value asset. The conversation briefly touches on the history of early social blogging platforms like LiveJournal and Tumblr, and the hosts joke about selling the domain for Bitcoin as an "exit strategy."

Tumblr announced a total ban on adult content following its acquisition by Verizon and a child pornography incident that led to its temporary removal from the Apple App Store. This decision marks a significant shift for the platform, which had become a primary destination for adult communities after similar bans on LiveJournal. The move is viewed as part of a broader "purge" by tech giants to sanitize their platforms.

NPR suggested that Trump's attacks on tech companies were a distraction from the shutdown of fake accounts linked to Russia and Iran. The discussion shifts to why large platforms like Tumblr are not prosecuted under child pornography laws despite hosting lewd content. There is a question regarding the legal responsibilities of tech companies that act as government contractors.

Congress is considering holding internet companies legally liable for content on their platforms, potentially amending Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The hosts explain that Section 230 currently protects platforms from being treated as publishers of user-generated content. They argue that removing these protections could shut down major social media sites and smaller community forums alike.

The legal implications of hosting "Loli art" (anime-style depictions of minors) on federated servers are explored under 18 U.S. Code 1466. The hosts discuss whether caching such images makes a server admin liable for distributing obscene material. They compare the scrutiny of small Mastodon servers to the massive amounts of adult content hosted on platforms like Yahoo and Tumblr.

The hosts analyze a viral Tumblr post that describes the gender binary as a "dystopia" where children are color-coded at birth. They argue that the modern focus on gender identity is a form of rebellion for youth who can no longer find identity in music or traditional counter-culture. They suggest that "Z" and other new pronouns are part of this identity-seeking movement.

Reverend Al Sharpton is mocked for mispronouncing "giddy" as "jiddy" and "escalating" as "esculating" during a broadcast. This leads to a discussion about President Barack Obama's official proclamation during a Tumblr interview with David Karp that the word "GIF" should be pronounced with a hard "G," despite the creator's preference for "Jif."

The family of Noemi Gonzalez, killed in the Paris attacks, is suing Twitter, Google, and Facebook for providing material support to ISIS. The lawsuit alleges the platforms knowingly permitted extremist propaganda and recruitment. The discussion shifts to the prevalence of illegal content and pornography on sites like Tumblr.

A report on the German intelligence agency (BND) spying on its own diplomats and allies, including French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. The hosts are intrigued by the mention of "trigger words" used by the BND for surveillance. This leads to a tangent about millennial "trigger warnings" on Tumblr, where users can set preferences to avoid content that might cause a "crisis."

Tumblr CEO David Karp appeared on CNBC to advocate for net neutrality, using terms like "separating the layers of the stack" and "bright line rules." During the interview, Karp was challenged by Joe Kernan regarding his claims that internet service providers are "throttling" bandwidth. The hosts criticize Karp's performance and suggest his platform is primarily designed for pornographic content, which may face future regulation.

A list of companies supporting net neutrality, including Tumblr, Reddit, and Etsy, is reviewed. The hosts express disappointment in the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for supporting the movement. They also mention "TechFreedom," a counter-campaign they claim is funded by Google, which opposes 1930s-style utility regulation for the internet.

During an interview with Tumblr founder David Karp, President Obama officially declared the pronunciation of "GIF" with a hard "G." This "presidential proclamation" was made during a discussion about student loans and digital culture. The hosts jokingly suggest that Republicans should adopt the "JIF" pronunciation as a form of political opposition.

President Obama participates in a Tumblr Q&A where he addresses gun violence and school shootings, claiming the U.S. is the only developed nation where such events occur weekly. He cites a figure of 74 school shootings since Sandy Hook, a number that has been widely debated and debunked. The hosts analyze the president's verbal stammers and the scripted nature of the youth-focused interview.

The current state of digital journalism is criticized for its reliance on "listicles" and ad-heavy slideshows that offer little factual substance. Tech journalist Mike Elgan's content on Google Plus is used as an example of conjecture-based writing designed to drive ad impressions. Additionally, Tumblr is identified as a major hub for adult content, which is contrasted with Yahoo's corporate image.

The hacktivist group Anonymous is noted for its recent lack of high-profile activity following the imprisonment of key members. Meanwhile, the U.S. intelligence community launched a transparency website titled "IC on the Record" hosted on the blogging platform Tumblr. The choice of Tumblr, a service owned by Yahoo, is criticized as an unprofessional venue for declassifying documents related to Section 702 of the FISA Act.

Yahoo's billion-dollar acquisition of Tumblr is analyzed by mainstream tech pundits, with CEO Marissa Mayer vowing "not to screw it up." The deal is characterized as a desperate move by an "old internet giant" to capture the youth market. The segment concludes with a critique of the "idiotic" tech analysis provided by mainstream networks like HLN and ESPN.

Public resentment is growing in San Francisco over private shuttle buses used by Google and Apple employees, which utilize public infrastructure while bypassing the city's struggling transit system. The hosts also analyze Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr, calculating that each user is worth approximately $22 to the corporation. They emphasize that in these business models, the user's content and data are the primary products being sold.

President Obama's Easter address is criticized for its vague "redemption at God's hand" phrasing. The hosts also discuss a government PSA about the dangers of texting while driving, which leads to a mention of the popular "Texts from Hillary" Tumblr blog featuring humorous memes of the Secretary of State.

A new listener promotes "The Occupants," a podcast dedicated to field reports from the Occupy movement. The hosts also perform a "sexy voice" birthday shoutout for a primary school teacher in South Australia at the request of her fiancé. A warning is issued regarding a phone number mentioned earlier that may be linked to multi-level marketing spam.