Complaint Wednesday

 Maybe I should make a once a week recurring thread so we can all complain about what is irking us.

The SOTU speech really irked me. The dumb reactions of the Dems irked me. We had another winter storm, and though SNOWFLAKES I generally like, fuck the cold already.

I am irked by the demise of Disqus:

AI says:

Yes, there are strong indications that Disqus is losing participation, popularity, and trust as a primary commenting platform, although it remains a major, widely-used service. The decline is driven by user and publisher frustrations regarding, among other things, ad-heavy interfaces, privacy concerns, and restrictive, sometimes faulty, moderation. 

Here is a breakdown of why participation in the Disqus ecosystem is waning:

• User and Publisher Frustration: Critics frequently cite that the platform has become too ad-heavy, and for publishers, removing these ads often requires a costly subscription, making it less attractive to smaller creators.
• Declining Performance/Speed: The platform has been criticized for negatively impacting website performance, with some users reporting that replacing it led to significantly faster load times.
• Faulty Spam Detection: Many users and site owners have complained that Disqus's automatic spam filter is too aggressive, incorrectly marking legitimate comments as spam and hiding them without notifying the user.
• Privacy Concerns: Users have raised concerns about the platform not being privacy-friendly, contributing to a trend of seeking alternative solutions.
• Arbitrary Account/Content Deletion: Reports have surfaced of users having their long-term accounts or comments removed without warning, often without clear justification.
• Alternative Options: While many self-hosted alternatives have struggled to gain significant traction, the search for faster, more private, and user-friendly commenting systems continues, causing a gradual exodus from the platform. 

So, what is pissing you off today?