Stories about the company where I worked from 2008-2023. I saw some stuff.
Dec 12, 2025
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10 min read
Welcome to the two-week Platformocracy Holiday Party! Today I play the Grinch and share a few anecdotes in which I complain about my difficult relationship with Google Trust and Safety.
Oct 3, 2025
8 min read
Today’s platforms don’t give us enough choice and control over expressing, or requiring, identity in different situations. Based on work of colleagues at Google, I propose a matrix of options to start a more nuanced discussion.
Aug 6, 2025
6 min read
From Project Wolf to the “spaghetti football,” Ari tells a gripping story previously known only to insiders. Plus jokes!
Jun 13, 2025
In its prime, AdSense could give you financial freedom — if you could survive the spam police.
