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And it’s a good thing I don’t trust myself too far.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Internet memes and how they “go viral“.

And I think I’ve hit on 13 factors that seem key. In order for something to become popular, and spread rapidly over the Internet it needs to have at least 3 of these hooks.

I doubt that this will actually lead to anyone being able to manufacture something that will go viral, the ‘Net is just too chaotic.

I’m mostly just doing it as an exercise.

Reply in the comments section if you think I’m on to something.

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Alone: annoying. Together: delicious.

In a massive triumph for freedom of the Internet a British law firm (ACS: Law) that specialises in anti-piracy cases has been exposed by Internet activists for what it is: a heartless, soulless, money-grubbing conglomeration of complete bastards, who have no respect for human rights, or even humans.

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Yes, even this.

Friends, I’ve spotted two disturbing trends. The first is that the freedom of the Internet is being steadily eroded. The second is that as soon as you mention this to people you get scoffed at. And then they make sweeping claims about how “the Internet can’t be controlled” and “the people will always find a way around these things”.

Ah, if only that were true.

What if I were to tell you that there are already THREE solid proposals on the table that, if abused, could completely remove Internet freedom?

Well, there are, and they aren’t “out there” conspiracy theories or fringe positions that carry no weight. In fact one of them has gotten the stamp of approval from President Obama himself.

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