Prompt Cast
Rise and Fall of Live Journal in Russia
TLDR Live Journal started as a popular platform for bloggers in the United States but gained immense popularity in Russia, becoming a hub for journalists to expose government corruption during Vladimir Putin's presidency. Despite efforts by the Kremlin to infiltrate and control the platform, Live Journal continued to grow until it was eventually defeated through a sale to a Russian businessman, leading to censorship and loss of freedom of expression for users.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts discuss the early 2000s blogging platform Live Journal and reminisce about their own experiences using it.
03:30
Live Journal became less popular in the United States but gained a huge following in Russia.
06:34
Live Journal gained popularity in Russia and became a platform for journalists to express themselves and expose government corruption during Vladimir Putin's presidency.
09:36
Alexei Navalny, a Russian activist, exposes government corruption by posting financial documents he obtained as a shareholder of Gazprom on Live Journal, a popular website in Russia that the government wants to shut down but can't because it's a U.S. company.
13:00
Paid trolls from the Kremlin Federal Youth Agency infiltrated Live Journal, a popular website in Russia, to spread pro-Putin propaganda and distract users from important information, but despite their efforts, Live Journal continued to grow and gain popularity as a source of crucial information for Russians.
16:27
A journalist who insulted a Russian politician on Live Journal was brutally attacked by hired hitmen sent by the politician, who wanted the journalist to apologize for his remarks.
19:42
Live Journal, a popular blogging platform in Russia, was eventually defeated by the Kremlin through the sale of the site to a Russian businessman, resulting in the application of censorship laws and the loss of freedom of expression for users.
Categories:
Technology
Society & Culture
