Independent tech commentary blog with stated focus on critical analysis. Supports freedom of expression through independent editorial voice.
Editorial Code
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No explicit editorial code visible on-domain
Ownership
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Individual proprietorship (The Daring Fireball Company LLC) — no corporate manipulation signals
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19
Free, open access to content. No paywall or subscription barrier observed.
Ad/Tracking
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No tracking behavior visible on URL; sponsored content present but clearly marked
Score Breakdown
+0.40
PreamblePreamble
Medium F: Reframing of 'right-leaning outlets' as 'propaganda outlets' vs 'trustworthy news sources' A: Implicit advocacy for editorial independence and against political pressure on platforms
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content defends human dignity and respect through criticism of political manipulation. Author positions journalistic integrity as a human value. Moderately positive lean toward UDHR principles of freedom and dignity.
+0.30
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium F: 'Bully' framing establishes power disparity and threat to equal dignity A: Implicit advocacy for protection of weaker parties against coercion
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Commentary defends equal dignity of all persons through critique of coercive political pressure on private companies.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
No observable content addressing discrimination by nationality, race, color, or other protected status.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable content addressing right to life, liberty, security.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable content addressing slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable content addressing torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No observable content addressing right to recognition as person.
+0.25
Article 7Equality Before Law
Medium A: Criticism of discriminatory treatment by FTC chairman based on political affiliation F: Framing regulatory pressure as retaliation ('bully' metaphor)
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content implicitly advocates for equal protection regardless of political perspective. Critique addresses potential governmental discrimination.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No observable content addressing remedies for violations.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable content addressing arbitrary arrest or detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content addressing fair and public hearing.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable content addressing presumption of innocence.
ND
Article 12Privacy
No observable content addressing privacy and correspondence.
+0.25
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Low P: Free public access to commentary enables freedom of movement in information space
Editorial
ND
Structural
+0.15
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Open-access structure supports freedom of movement through information without barriers.
ND
Article 14Asylum
No observable content addressing asylum or refuge.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No observable content addressing nationality.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No observable content addressing marriage or family.
ND
Article 17Property
No observable content addressing property rights.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
No observable content addressing freedom of thought and conscience.
+0.57
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High A: Strong advocacy for editorial independence and freedom from political pressure on news curation F: Distinction between 'trustworthy' and 'propaganda' outlets frames information quality as human right issue P: Free public access to critical commentary supports information freedom C: Reporting on FTC letter documents governmental pressure on media platform editorial decisions
Editorial
+0.50
Structural
+0.30
SETL
+0.32
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Core subject matter directly addresses freedom of expression, opinion, and access to information. Content explicitly defends independence of news platforms from political coercion. Author's framing positions journalistic integrity as matter of public interest. Strong positive signal on Article 19 UDHR rights.
+0.25
Article 20Assembly & Association
Low A: Implicit advocacy for freedom of association (news outlets) against governmental pressure
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Implicit support for right of news outlets to associate freely without political retaliation.
+0.25
Article 21Political Participation
Medium A: Critique of regulatory process potentially compromised by political pressure F: Framing FTC chairman's action as illegitimate governmental overreach
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Content implicitly advocates for legitimate, non-partisan governance and critique of political interference in regulatory process.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No observable content addressing social security or economic rights.
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Article 23Work & Equal Pay
No observable content addressing labor rights.
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Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable content addressing rest and leisure.
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Article 25Standard of Living
No observable content addressing adequate standard of living.
ND
Article 26Education
No observable content addressing education.
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Article 27Cultural Participation
No observable content addressing cultural participation.
+0.15
Article 28Social & International Order
Low A: Implicit critique of regulatory overreach that violates rights-respecting social order
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Mild implicit signal that governmental action should respect social order protecting rights.
-0.10
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium F: Characterization of 'MAGA' sources and outlets as 'propaganda' vs 'trustworthy' framing
Editorial
-0.10
Structural
ND
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Mild negative signal: author's editorial framing dismisses certain political perspectives without substantive engagement, potentially limiting recognition of duties corresponding to rights holders across political spectrum.
ND
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
No observable content addressing interpretation of rights or limitations doctrine.