When Netflix released the debut season of “13 Reasons Why” in March 2017, it sparked widespread controversy due to its portrayal of a teenage girl’s suicide through a series of video tapes. Critics and parents’ groups voiced concerns that the show might inadvertently normalize or glamorize the act, especially among impressionable youth. Given that teenagers often...

Numerous verbatim passages surfaced in Chris Anderson's "Free: The Future of a Radical Price", notably from Wikipedia and other online platforms. The unattributed material was identified by Waldo Jaquith during a review of an advance copy. Anderson, Wired's editor-in-chief, acknowledged the oversight to Jaquith and publisher Hyperion before public disclosure. He committed to revising digital...

Les Crocs sont le fruit inattendu de l'union improbable entre le sabot suédois et l'esprit commercial américain incarné par McDonald’s. Elles empruntent la forme du premier et le sens des affaires du second. Un tel mélange n'est pas simple à réussir, car tirer profit d'un produit jugé inesthétique n'est pas donné à tout...

Among global filtering software developers, it is noteworthy that Chinese programmers opted for Solid Oak Software's Cybersitter for their alleged piracy activities. This choice is less about the software's superiority and more about its historical alignment with strict control measures favored by Beijing. Cybersitter has long been known for its rigorous enforcement of content restrictions,...

A controversy has erupted within the competitive gaming scene involving a female player who claimed to be an esports professional. However, it has recently been revealed that she never actually participated in any gaming sessions. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the community, casting doubt on the integrity of the tournament and causing complications for her teammates during a...

In recent years, India has witnessed a transformation in societal attitudes towards various unconventional professions. Among these, a particularly misunderstood and often controversial role is that of a male companion providing adult entertainment services. While the concept is far from new in many parts of the world, its emergence in Indian cities is drawing curiosity, criticism, and...

The controversy surrounding the latest mount in Guild Wars 2 has sparked lively debate among players. The new addition features a stunning peacock skin layered over the existing raptor model, retailing at 2000 gems—equivalent to about $25—sold directly rather than through the previous lockbox system. Despite this, some community members feel the price is steep, especially...