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rejection-index
Articles documenting honest, first-hand experiences with platforms, services, and tools that didn’t work out – and why. Lessons from failed tests.
YouTube is working as intended
Why YouTube feels broken – and why it’s actually working perfectly. A critical look at algorithms, AI, and what we become when we play along.
YouTube eats your time and your comments
Why I avoid YouTube comments and direct people to the BikeGremlin forum and website – for real discussion, and a searchable index of all my videos.
I asked Google’s Gemini why BikeGremlin lost all traffic
My discussion with Google’s Gemini AI about BikeGremlin quality, lack of traffic, and why high-quality niche websites and YouTube channels are removed from search results.
What killed the open Internet?
An honest deep-dive into how AI, Google’s algorithm shifts, and corporate deals killed the open Internet – told by an independent writer silenced by the system.
Why I no longer publish in two languages (mostly)
After a decade of publishing in both English and Serbocroatian, I’m shifting to primarily English. Here’s why I made that decision – and what it means going forward.
How To Spot Fraudulent Offers?
I got an email offer from adcelerate.com and looked into it before deciding on whether I should sign up.