Risks of Performative Dating !

Performative dating (treating courtship like public theatre, subtweets, Instagram hints, “situationship” content, TikTok thirst traps disguised as “messages to him”, etc.) carries heavy, predictable risks. Most people who play this game end up losing far more than they gain. Here are the biggest risks, ranked roughly by how permanently they […]

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Harmful Effects of Social Media Actions: Block/Unblock, Like/No-Like, Follow/Unfollow

Social media interactions like blocking/unblocking, liking/unliking, and following/unfollowing are designed to be simple tools for managing online connections. However, they can have profound psychological, emotional, and relational consequences. These actions often amplify feelings of rejection, power imbalances, and emotional volatility because social media ties our self-worth to digital validation. Below, […]

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How to disable xmlrpc.php via .htaccess

Oftentimes, malicious traffic is created by rapidly accessing a xmlrpc.php file, creating a high server load, or causing limits to be reached on the server. Configuring a .htaccess file to disable xmlrpc in a cPanel account can provide better security. Procedure Log in to the affected cPanel account. Go to […]

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