My Curation

The Sad State of the Modern Internet

Remember when "surfing the web" meant discovering surprising viewpoints and stumbling upon unexpected content? We've gone from a dynamic web of myriads of interconnected sites to an internet dominated by a handful of platforms.

These mega-platforms increasingly use algorithms designed not to help you discover interesting content, but to maximize engagement—capturing your attention and funneling it into advertisements. The masses are essentially being farmed for ad revenue at this point.

As Web Designer Depot explains, these algorithms are actively ruining your web experience by prioritizing engagement metrics over genuine discovery and serendipity.

The Solution: RSS Feeds & Curated Links

The solution to this modern problem is twofold:

First, RSS feeds. They return content access to users through whatever RSS readers they prefer. No algorithm decides what you see—you control your information diet. This site offers an RSS feed so you can follow updates on your own terms.

Second, thoughtful curation. To solve the discovery problem, we need to start making diverse, hand-picked collections of links to other creators. Not based on algorithms, not based on who pays the most, but based on genuine interest and quality.

Curated Sites You Might Find Interesting

I'm doing my part by providing a curated list of sites you might find interesting. This list is not based on reciprocity and may change at any moment.

Curation does not imply endorsement—it is more like a library. I don't necessarily read or approve of its entire contents.

• Tom's Gaming

  Interesting independent game takes, especially about X-Com and Sci-Fi genres.

• Wolf's Gaming Blog

  In a time where mainstream game journalists can't be trusted, I find smaller independent voices such as Wolf's Gaming to be a hope for game info which is hopefully not tainted by money and industry politics.

• Deathtrap Games

  Sci-Fi stories and thoughtful guides on tabletop game design.