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Jan 21, 2021
acx

Still Alive

48 min • 6,643 words • 510 comments • 1,214 likes • podcast (39 min)
Scott Alexander describes deleting his blog Slate Star Codex due to a doxxing threat, the aftermath, and his decision to return to blogging under his real name. Longer summary
Scott Alexander recounts his experience of deleting his popular blog Slate Star Codex after the New York Times threatened to reveal his real name. He discusses the reasons behind his decision, the unexpected consequences, and the outpouring of support he received. Scott reflects on the importance of online anonymity and explains his decision to restart his blog under his real name, as well as his plans for the future. Shorter summary
Apr 24, 2013
ssc

Product Recommendation: FB Purity

2 min • 249 words • 9 comments
Scott recommends the FB Purity browser add-on to filter unwanted content on Facebook, but notes that Facebook is trying to ban it. Longer summary
Scott recommends the FB Purity browser add-on as a solution to reduce stress from unwanted political content on Facebook. The add-on allows users to fine-tune their Facebook settings, including options to hide links and image macros, which helps Scott enjoy social media more. However, Facebook is attempting to ban the add-on and sue its creator, leading Scott to criticize Facebook's consistently poor behavior, contrasting it with Google's 'don't be evil' approach. Shorter summary