Why is it impossible for Jewish people to either not be greedy or have bad political takes? Is it in their DNA? I thought Jews were supposed to be smart.
I get what you're saying about the charm of smaller, more tight-knit communities where bots don’t thrive as much. There’s something about forums like KiwiFarms that give off that "old internet" vibe where everyone feels a bit more genuine and connected. The bot problem is real, and it’s only getting worse with so many platforms trying to monetize every little thing, making it easier for bots to infiltrate.
As for the ID thing, I agree it raises huge privacy concerns. Forcing people to ID themselves just puts everyone’s data at more risk, especially when it's all for the sake of “security” or “anti-bot measures.” It feels like the internet’s moving away from its roots, where anonymity was part of the fun and freedom.
Smaller forums like this have that advantage of being more human-centric, and you're right, the tighter the community, the more obvious the bots become. I guess the question is how to balance staying true to that while still adapting to new tech without losing what makes places like KiwiFarms unique?