A website that used to be fun, where
people make stuff up and others vote(sometimes?). They won’t take action, likely flimsy excuse
like “just don’t come here.”
When not used for defamation and/or generalized misplaced
rage(insecurity) can be a source of confusion and mild hilarity.
Core problems:
- The “just don’t come here” stance avoids real moderation responsibility.
- No real vetting allows defamation and harassment to slip through as “jokes,” with voting as the only filter, favoring ragebait over accuracy or fun.
- Silence on reports fits the libertarian “user-generated = no liability” model, but it ignores how targeted malice can cross into illegal territory
like libel.
Potential upsides:
- Captures niche lingo or absurd humor that formal dictionaries miss.
- The voting system sometimes buries trash, but it’s unreliable against brigading or grudge-posting.
Better alternatives:
- Platforms like this prioritize “freedom” over safety, turning mild hilarity into a vector for unchecked insecurity.
- The libertarian “no liability” shield lets targeted malice masquerade as humor, crossing into defamation without consequence.
Post your
definition anyway-self aware users will upvote over noise. When they’re allowed to..
hey can we vote on stuff or not?
I vote urban
dictionary sucks
Urban
Dictionary’s “vote on it” facade crumbles when moderation ghosts reports and lets grudge entries fester.
Wiktionary’s too stuffy anyway for this
vibe.
Mr derp:
hey have you seen this on urban
dictionary?
General society: we’re on the
clock, have you finished filling out your reports for this month yet?