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Aral Balkan
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- 1Writer mocks adtech's grip on journalism with sarcastic post●Goodness, I can’t think of anything… can you? # enshittification # internet # journalism # adtech
Developer and activist Aral Balkan posted a sarcastic remark suggesting it is obvious why journalism and the internet have deteriorated, tagging it with 'enshittification', 'adtech' and 'journalism'. The post implies the cause of declining online media quality is the advertising-technology business model, though no specific example is named.
- 2Mastodon users rally donations for Gaza students●RE: https:// mastodon.ar.al/@aral/115661142 110648424 Please, friends, be generous.🙏 https:// chuffed.org/project/164115
Developer and activist Aral Balkan is asking followers to give generously to a Gaza crowdfunding campaign hosted on Chuffed, aimed at supporting education for students in Gaza. The appeal, shared with hashtags like MutualAid and HelpGaza, is being reposted across the Fediverse as users amplify the fundraising drive and encourage others to donate or spread the word.