Anil Dash: It's time to kill 'unalive' and push back on algorithm-driven euphemisms
Tomte · hn · 2026-10-06
Anil Dash argues that algorithm-moderation-driven euphemisms like 'unalive' are degrading internet language, urging people to use plain words like 'kill' and 'die' again. The post sparked HN discussion on algorithmic self-censorship and online speech.
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