slashdot.org operates primarily as a news & media site, focusing on technology news and discussion. Slashdot is a long-running news and discussion website focused on technology, science, and open-source topics. It features user-submitted and editor-curated stories, accompanied by extensive community commentary. It is operated by Slashdot Media, a subsidiary of BIZX.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and social networks, providing a broader range of services.
slashdot.org is a well-established platform operated by Slashdot Media. Top 10,000 global website, 28 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website28 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While slashdot.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
slashdot.org
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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GET /api/v1/classify?domain=slashdot.org
{
"domain": "slashdot.org",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "news_media",
"specialization": "Technology News and Discussion",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing",
"social_network"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Technology news, analysis, and community discussion",
"summary": "Slashdot is a long-running news and discussion website focused on technology, science, and open-source topics. It features user-submitted and editor-curated stories, accompanied by extensive community commentary.",
"operator": "Slashdot Media",
"parent_entity": "BIZX",
"topics": [
"technology",
"news",
"open source",
"linux",
"science",
"community",
"discussion"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1997-10-05",
"rank": 2530,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}