I don't have it bookmarked any more, but Slashdot is the grand-daddy of them all, and still going strong. Unlike Ars Technica, I can't vouch for it's comments being quite as informative or interesting (not for a few decades now)
red_concrete
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In my initial short searches I did earlier, Antonio Gramsci comes up as addressing the issue of “cultural hegemony”, where art and entertainment tends to represent the dominant bourgeois culture, which makes a lot of sense. I’ve heard of Gramsci in passing, but haven’t read anything by him yet. I think it’s a good place to begin regarding a critical analysis.
Also worth reading is Camus' short piece "Create Dangerously", on the responsibility that artists have to challenge.
another is the hypertext transfer protocol... (?!)
My understanding is that it will eventually used to improve autocorrect, when they get it working properly.
It's a good (if dated) analysis of the situation in my view.
It does not focus on the Jewish atrocities and colonialistic ambitions (getting only brief mention in 2 or 3 places), which I am guessing is due to it being a response to some prevailing media (or left-wing?) sentiment at the time.
Can I take that point of view without being labelled pro-Israel or pro-All The Shit, Havoc, And Crimes That Israel Has Wreaked Over The Years?
Except not everywhere does, at least in speech. Half past ten. Quarter to eight. Five past three.
Although in the US I suppose you do say ten thirty, and seven forty-five? So at least you are consistent!