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T_i_B

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Thu May 17, 2012, 07:50 AM May 2012

Online comment-writers to get own internet

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/science-technology/online-comment-writers-to-get-own-internet-2012051727394

A NEW internet is to be created for people who like writing comments, so everyone else can enjoy surfing the web without their torrents of bile. The new web, dubbed ‘Masturnet’ after users’ penchant for literal and metaphorical self-indulgence, will be just pictures of things with the question ‘Why do you hate this?’ underneath.

Google-built algorithms will reward commenters by adding random numbers of Facebook Likes or retweets, giving users the false impression that they’re not just screaming their repugnant semi-literate vitriol into an ocean of white noise.

Meanwhile normal people will be able to enjoy sending worthwhile messages and watching iPlayer dinosaur documentaries on a much faster version of the good internet.

Following the announcement, regular Mail Online commenter Vajazzle81 wrote: “GIPSYS get mi TAXES for FREE HOUSES & EUSSR traitors shud HANG & Kim Kardashian is a FAT BITCH.”

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