Topic: Website

The hosts review recent submissions to the No Agenda Art Generator, selecting a "back-to-school shots" lunchbox design by Nessworks as the episode's album art. They also discuss a recent technical glitch at the show's website, which was caused by an expired SSL certificate rather than a DNS issue. Nessworks is currently leading the show's art leaderboard for the last 90 days.

No Agenda Social was identified by the Website Safety Institute as one of the safest websites of 2022. The organization offered a "widget" for display on the site, which the hosts suspect is a method to inject JavaScript or track click-through data. They decide to display a static image of the award instead of using the provided code to maintain server security.

A host successfully registers the domain name "ultramagatard.com" during the live stream after discovering "magatard.com" was already taken. The segment highlights the frequent impulse to register domain names based on show jokes, many of which are never utilized for actual projects.

The No Agenda website has been updated with new Podcasting 2.0 features and a formal mission statement. The show has also acquired the domain noagenda.net to simplify access for listeners. These technical updates come as the production approaches its 15th anniversary and the milestone of episode 1500 later this year.

The federal government launched COVIDtests.gov a day early, allowing Americans to order free at-home test kits. Users living in apartment buildings reported technical glitches where the system claimed tests had already been ordered for their address. The White House acknowledged the "hiccups" while the hosts debate the effectiveness of the USPS-managed lookup system.

A comparison is made between Biden's constitutional oath to protect the Constitution and his recent statement that the government's most important function is "protecting the American people." The hosts also mock his promise of a new vaccine-finding website, recalling the billion-dollar failure of the original Obamacare website.

Authorities in the Netherlands and the UK are using drones equipped with speakers to order citizens to stay home. Local governments have also established websites for neighbors to report on those violating lockdown rules. The hosts compare this "narking" behavior to historical precedents of social control and collaboration in occupied territories during World War II.

The hosts promote "noagendaexperience.com," a new producer-built website that integrates audio, scrolling transcripts, and show art into a single interface. They discuss the "value for value" model of the show, where listeners contribute technical skills and artwork. The segment also acknowledges "Comic Strip Blogger" for the episode's "Rewilding" cover art.

The hosts discuss the artwork for episode 1160, "Vat Camel," created by Darren O'Neill, which featured a Muppet-style Bernie Sanders. A call for help was issued to the audience for a Drupal expert to maintain the No Agenda Art Generator website, as the current volunteer, Sir Paul Couture, seeks to transition out of the role.

A mobile billboard for a "Sugar Daddy" dating website was banned in Brussels after politicians condemned it as a modern form of pimping. The site, based in Norway, targets female students by suggesting they can fund their studies through relationships with rich older men. The founder argues the service provides "mentorship" and "stipends" rather than prostitution, sparking a debate over the legal definition of such arrangements.

The hosts address technical issues with the No Agenda website, including an expired domain for stickers that now redirects to adult content. Sir Largeman is officially confirmed as the Baron of Bali and Indonesia by the Peerage Committee.

John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry open the show by discussing a new listener-created website, wherethecstandsfor.com. The site generates random phrases for Dvorak's middle initial, such as "Camembert Cheese" or "Chili Master." The hosts praise the audience for bypassing traditional corporate IT red tape to launch the project.

A surge in lawsuits targeting website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is causing concern for online publishers. "ADA trolls" are reportedly filing suits against companies whose websites do not meet specific A or AA compliance standards, often settling for around $15,000. The discussion notes that while accessibility is important, the legal pressure is forcing design changes that some argue degrade the user experience for non-disabled visitors.

The discussion at the UN highlighted a paradoxical stance on anonymity: it is viewed as a vital tool for social justice activists but a weapon for "bad actors." Zoe Quinn called for the shutdown of "bad faith websites" and podcasts that allegedly profit from harassment. The hosts interpret these calls as a move toward centralized censorship of independent media and dissenting voices.

Technical issues with Seagate's 200GB free OneDrive offer are discussed, specifically a 20,000-file limit that prevents users from utilizing the full storage capacity. The hosts also endorse a new tool called "Surge" for rapid deployment of static websites to a CDN via the command line.

The hosts acknowledge significant donations from producers in New Zealand and Cincinnati, including two $1,000 "Instant Knight" contributions. They also discuss the launch of the new No Agenda website, built using Drupal by Sir Paul Couture. Technical details of the site and its maintenance are mentioned alongside the "Value for Value" funding model.

The French government introduces a new bill to prevent citizens from traveling to war zones in Syria and Iraq. The legislation includes provisions to invalidate passports of suspected radicals and allows the state to block websites that praise or incite terrorism.

Reporters Without Borders released the World Press Freedom Index, ranking the United States 46th, a significant decline from the previous year. The hosts argue that the ranking system is misleading, as the actual numerical score only changed by 4%. They announce the acquisition of the domain ReportersWithoutBoredom.com as a parody of the organization.

The White House "2013 Year in Review" website is critiqued for its heavy use of Flash and slow loading times. The hosts find the photography of President Obama to be "megalomaniacal" and propagandistic, specifically noting a photo of him sitting on a bus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birth.

Federal employees on furlough, including Department of Defense police and system administrators, are reportedly unable to update government websites during the shutdown. A report from KSBW in Salinas claims the shutdown costs the U.S. government $12.5 million per hour or $300 million per day. The hosts analyze the math behind a reported $16 billion weekly loss, questioning how laying off staff increases government expenses.