Great technology links - Great learning at zero cost - January 2024
In this edition of GTL, we look at games with a twist. The first two are simulations that should raise your awareness of how difficult it is to judge what goes and what doesn't go on social media platforms. Many content moderators are paid pennies and are expected to maintain high turnover rates. Unlike real life, you aren't exposed to graphic content in these simulations. The third share is directed at those who like solving puzzles using code. Moderator Mayhem Type: Game / Simulation https://moderatormayhem.engine.is/ Moderator Mayhem is a web-based simulation aimed at a mature audience. It was published in May 2023. It was designed by Randy Lubin and Mike Masnick of Techdirt . The material covered is heavy, going into subject matter such as drugs, illegal activities, spam, revenge, and porn. There is no explicit content . You are an employee (or contractor) for the social media company TrustHive and will vet content, deciding what to keep and what to reject. You...