whatamidoingyo

I used to run javascripttodaycom. Within ~3 months, it had numerous first result Google searches (something I didn't plan), and the traffic was beyond what I would have ever imagined when starting it. It eventually became the first result for "JavaScript Blog".

When LLMs gained popularity, I used them. Nonstop. My original intentions (explain things so I can understand them better) behind the blog were shattered. I wanted more readers.

(I did eventually remove or completely rewrite those LLM-generated articles).

Now, I don't know if the LLM-generated content did this, but the readership eventually dropped to single digit numbers. Granted, I did stop writing for like a year, but yeah... Why would anyone read anything on the blog when an LLM can generate the answer they're looking for in seconds? AND they can ask follow-up questions?

People have been sharing AI-Generated garbage nonstop. They're not even trying. Writing a single prompt to claude, publishing the site, and then spamming it everywhere in the hopes they make a dime.

I'm glad HN is doing something about this.

I got another one from a different username right after posting this. And yes, lots of them. I wish I wasn't at work so I could check out what's on that link, lol.

If anyone is going to examine it, please post what you find.

My wife came here on a K1 visa from one of the countries on that list. We have an appointment for interview next month (which determines whether or not she can remain in the country).

It's always worrying seeing news like this.

I was wondering the same thing.

That's why I stopped going to HackerOne. My first 3 reports were marked as duplicate. The last report on there was an auth bypass, essentially. They replied: "But you need to show what can be done beyond this". Like, wat? You want me to do some real damage before accepting it (hackerone managed)?

Those were my only reports on the platform before I gave up. Then I went to BugCrowd, submitted a report and it was accepted.

"having a say on something", in OP's context, means authority and influence over decisions... People can say whatever they want, yes, but not everyone can "have a say on something".

You're right. What's done is done, and there's no going back now.

This absolutely hurts my soul.

Pre-covid, I religiously saved silver (and gold). Just bought some every single paycheck for like 6 years. I had coins, jewelry, bars, silverware, etc.

I wished my parents had left me a treasure, but they didn't, so I thought I'd do that for my kids, maybe even leave them a map... But I don't have kids, so after being locked in my house during covid, I kind of went a bit crazy.

I sold it all and moved states (after travelling quite a bit). My collection was quite massive, and I 100% knew that this day would come, but I didn't care, I just needed a new view. I live near the beach now, but... if I just held, I'd be in a much better place. I hate myself a bit for selling.

Eh, I've shared your views before. But Amazon affiliate link payouts are trash. The OP made it to the front page of HN, but I'd be surprised if he makes more than $100. It's possible, but probably highly unlikely. Let him them make some money, it's a cool project.

But, OP, if you're going to have this, disclaimers, and a privacy policy are really important (especially for collecting emails).

Yes, the frontend looked AI generated. I see that you redesigned some of it, though. It looks much better. I didn't mean to insult you with my comment. I shouldn't have said that; I apologize.

I didn't "bash" any project. I just said it looked AI-generated, because it looks exactly like a bolt.new or lovable template.