online communities
Coverage of online communities in the Nexus archive.
- The case for MUDs in modern times
The article argues for the continued relevance of Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) in modern times, highlighting their text-based interaction model and influence on online communities and gaming. It references a blog post by Andrew Zigler and Hacker News comments discussing their impact.
- AI Slop Is Killing Online Communities
The article discusses how AI Slop is affecting online communities, with 15 points and no comments on the topic. The article is available at https://rmoff.net/2026/05/06/ai-slop-is-killing-online-communities/. Online communities are being impacted by this trend.
- When the Internet Was a Place
The article reflects on the early days of the internet as a more personal and community-driven space, contrasting it with today's fragmented and commercialized digital landscape. It highlights the loss of intimacy and shared experience in online interactions over time.
- AI swarms could hijack democracy without anyone noticing
AI-powered personas are becoming realistic enough to infiltrate online communities and manipulate public opinion by creating false consensus. These adaptive systems, unlike traditional bots, coordinate at scale and have already shown early signs like deepfakes in elections. Experts warn the next election may test this technology's impact on democracy.