PERMANENTLY BANNED
Null and Void
S1 E1 · 2 min 31 sec
Internet moderators face their toughest challenge yet when a self-replicating glitch from a deleted channel begins to feed on their attempts to control it.
Season 1
Transcript
Static, can a report report itself? Absolutely. The internet achieved self-hatred years ago. [static] You made it reproduce. A report must identify an offending user. It identifies itself. Then we investigate itself. That sentence hurt me. [door opening] [door closing] [static] I traced the report. To who? Not who, where. Deleted things can't post. Now it's interesting. [upbeat music] You're going to ban a deleted channel? Correct. That's like arresting a ghost. If the ghost violates terms of service, yes. [upbeat music] [door slamming] Why are we physically walking through server architecture? Budget cuts. [static] Great. Weaponized engagement. [static] Maybe it feels unseen. Brenda, it threatened to replace my skeleton with hyperlinks. Threats are sometimes poorly dressed needs. What do you need? [static] Nothing deleted should remain here. You really don't understand the internet. Identify yourself. [electronic sounds] Don't click anything. [electronic sounds] [screaming] [banging] So we ignore it? [gasp] It feeds on moderation. That is against every instinct I possess. [laser shooting] [groaning] Don't moderate it! That's what it wants. I have never knowingly ignored a violation. Today, you become stronger. [sighs] Disgusting. [electronic sounds] [sighs] Finally. [electronic sounds] No. I am not filing this report. [electronic sounds]
