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Welcome to the [@fuck.it] blog. Here we share clear-eyed takes on internet history, honest engineering write-ups and the lessons we learn while shipping (and fixing) real code. If you care about
how email and the web actually work - and aren’t afraid of blunt language - read on.
Deep Dives
The gritty timeline of spam, from Monty Python to machine learning.
July 16th, 2025Why that little swirl became the heartbeat of digital identity.
June 10th, 2025A tribute to the man who typed the first email - and chose @.
June 3rd, 2025Hot Takes
From Google Wave to Slack, every tool that promised to kill email has either flopped or quietly joined forces with it.
August 8th, 2025Your email is the new social profile - tracked, profiled and sold by tech giants.
July 28th, 2025QR codes are everywhere - but so are the traps.
June 20th, 2025The real cost of Google's “helpful” AI upgrades.
June 15th, 2025Zero-Bullshit Guides
Red flags, sketchy links and the subtle art of not getting owned.
July 2nd, 2025Realistic privacy tips for people who still want to use the internet.
June 28th, 2025No-Filter Zone
Why “fuck it” is the first step to freedom.
July 5th, 2025Beeps, bleeps and the sound of rebellion.
July 1st, 2025A four-letter word's rise from taboo to tool.
June 30th, 2025Etymology meets attitude in a deep dive into linguistic rebellion.
June 25th, 2025