The Corruptometer: A Website Exposing Political and Media Corruption in Spain
A citizen launches Corruptometro.com to expose corrupt politicians, parties, and journalists in Spain. The project seeks collaborators while facing significant editorial and legal challenges.
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The Corruptometer: A Website Exposing Political and Media Corruption in Spain
A private individual has launched Corruptometro.com, a website designed to compile and expose cases of political corruption in Spain. Presented in an online forum, the project is structured into sections covering news, a list of 'political party trash,' a 'top liars' ranking, and a segment for journalists accused of being 'power sycophants.' Built with React and Cursor, the site aims to be a visual and rebellious repository based on court rulings and news reports, rather than mere accusations.
The author, who describes himself as 'a lone nut,' faces the challenge of maintaining a database that participants suggest would require a team of 20 to 50 people for marketing, source updates, and audiovisual content production. The idea of a collaborative site with free-writing administrators raises questions about reliability and editorial control. The proposal to use artificial intelligence to filter lies and incorrect data is seen as a palliative but does not solve the scalability issue.
The discussion shifts to brand strategy and project viability. Suggestions include creating social media profiles, preparing powerful slogans, and building a narrative with a 'rat' as a mascot. The author has already had a viral TikTok video and plans to use voice synthesis tools to bring the character to life. The idea of expanding the project to Latin America, where 'the money is,' emerges as a monetization path, though the author insists there is no monetization yet because AdSense rejects certain content.
The conversation also addresses legal caution. The risk of defamation is highlighted, with advice to use 'allegedly' to avoid lawsuits. The author acknowledges his approach is based on rulings and news but includes sensual assaults and other cases as 'sarracena corruption.' The proposal to target members of public procurement boards, who sign off on contracts, adds complexity and points to a broader web than just visible political figures.
The project faces the difficulty of maintaining an exhaustive and updated database. Options include working full-time, paying someone, or programming an AI routine to scan news websites and social media. The ironic idea of a website exposing non-corrupt politicians underscores the perception that corruption is systemic and media cases are just part of the problem. Meanwhile, the author continues to farm brand image with the rat and plans to break down more public figures.
What is the Corruptometer and how does it work?
The Corruptometer is a website compiling cases of political corruption in Spain. The author presents it as a tool to expose politicians, parties, and journalists, with a rebellious and visual tone. The site is organized into sections including news, a list of political parties, a 'top liars' ranking, and a segment for journalists accused of being 'power sycophants.' The goal is to expose corruption based on rulings and news, not just accusations. The author seeks collaborators willing to write and act as administrators, although some warn of the risk of someone 'getting bitten by a frog.'
The challenge of keeping the website updated
Maintaining an updated corruption database is a titanic task. Several participants point out that 20 to 50 people would be needed for marketing, source updates, and content production. The author, describing himself as 'a lone nut,' admits there are no 'terabytes' for that. Alternatives include working full-time, paying someone, or programming an AI routine to scan news websites and social media. The AI option is seen as the most viable but not without risks.
Brand strategy: the rat as a mascot
The conversation shifts to brand creation. Suggestions include creating Twitter and Instagram profiles, preparing powerful slogans, and building a narrative with a 'rat' as a mascot. The author has already had a viral TikTok video and plans to use voice synthesis tools to bring the character to life. The idea is to create an 'army of rat informants' to drive traffic to the site. The name 'the Corruptometer of the rat' is considered as an alternative, though there is concern that it may not reach the public.
Legal caution and the use of 'allegedly'
Defamation is a real risk. The need to use 'allegedly' is advised to avoid lawsuits. The author acknowledges his approach is based on rulings and news but includes sensual assaults and other cases as 'sarracena corruption.' The proposal to target members of public procurement boards, who sign off on contracts, adds complexity and points to a broader web than just visible political figures.
Expansion to Latin America and monetization
The idea of expanding the project to Latin America, where 'the money is,' emerges as a monetization path. However, the author insists there is no monetization yet because AdSense rejects certain content. The site, built with React and Cursor, is not monetized. The possibility of including advertising remains undecided.
Systemic corruption and media cases
Some participants argue that corruption in Spain is systemic and that media cases are just scapegoats to distract from economic problems. The ironic idea of a website exposing non-corrupt politicians underscores this perception. The author, meanwhile, continues to farm brand image with the rat and plans to break down more public figures.
The Corruptometer is an ambitious project seeking to expose political corruption in Spain. The author, aware of the limitations, bets on collaboration and artificial intelligence to keep the site updated. The creation of a brand with a rat as a mascot and expansion to Latin America are strategies to gain visibility. Legal risk and the difficulty of maintaining an exhaustive database are the main obstacles. Time will tell if the project achieves its goal or remains a failed attempt.
A private individual has launched Corruptometro.com, a website designed to compile and expose cases of political corruption in Spain. Presented in an online forum, the project is structured into sections covering news, a list of 'political party trash,' a 'top liars' ranking, and a segment for journalists accused of being 'power sycophants.' Built with React and Cursor, the site aims to be a visual and rebellious repository based on court rulings and news reports, rather than mere accusations.
The author, who describes himself as 'a lone nut,' faces the challenge of maintaining a database that participants suggest would require a team of 20 to 50 people for marketing, source updates, and audiovisual content production. The idea of a collaborative site with free-writing administrators raises questions about reliability and editorial control. The proposal to use artificial intelligence to filter lies and incorrect data is seen as a palliative but does not solve the scalability issue.
The discussion shifts to brand strategy and project viability. Suggestions include creating social media profiles, preparing powerful slogans, and building a narrative with a 'rat' as a mascot. The author has already had a viral TikTok video and plans to use voice synthesis tools to bring the character to life. The idea of expanding the project to Latin America, where 'the money is,' emerges as a monetization path, though the author insists there is no monetization yet because AdSense rejects certain content.
The conversation also addresses legal caution. The risk of defamation is highlighted, with advice to use 'allegedly' to avoid lawsuits. The author acknowledges his approach is based on rulings and news but includes sensual assaults and other cases as 'sarracena corruption.' The proposal to target members of public procurement boards, who sign off on contracts, adds complexity and points to a broader web than just visible political figures.
The project faces the difficulty of maintaining an exhaustive and updated database. Options include working full-time, paying someone, or programming an AI routine to scan news websites and social media. The ironic idea of a website exposing non-corrupt politicians underscores the perception that corruption is systemic and media cases are just part of the problem. Meanwhile, the author continues to farm brand image with the rat and plans to break down more public figures.
What is the Corruptometer and how does it work?
The Corruptometer is a website compiling cases of political corruption in Spain. The author presents it as a tool to expose politicians, parties, and journalists, with a rebellious and visual tone. The site is organized into sections including news, a list of political parties, a 'top liars' ranking, and a segment for journalists accused of being 'power sycophants.' The goal is to expose corruption based on rulings and news, not just accusations. The author seeks collaborators willing to write and act as administrators, although some warn of the risk of someone 'getting bitten by a frog.'
The challenge of keeping the website updated
Maintaining an updated corruption database is a titanic task. Several participants point out that 20 to 50 people would be needed for marketing, source updates, and content production. The author, describing himself as 'a lone nut,' admits there are no 'terabytes' for that. Alternatives include working full-time, paying someone, or programming an AI routine to scan news websites and social media. The AI option is seen as the most viable but not without risks.
Brand strategy: the rat as a mascot
The conversation shifts to brand creation. Suggestions include creating Twitter and Instagram profiles, preparing powerful slogans, and building a narrative with a 'rat' as a mascot. The author has already had a viral TikTok video and plans to use voice synthesis tools to bring the character to life. The idea is to create an 'army of rat informants' to drive traffic to the site. The name 'the Corruptometer of the rat' is considered as an alternative, though there is concern that it may not reach the public.
Legal caution and the use of 'allegedly'
Defamation is a real risk. The need to use 'allegedly' is advised to avoid lawsuits. The author acknowledges his approach is based on rulings and news but includes sensual assaults and other cases as 'sarracena corruption.' The proposal to target members of public procurement boards, who sign off on contracts, adds complexity and points to a broader web than just visible political figures.
Expansion to Latin America and monetization
The idea of expanding the project to Latin America, where 'the money is,' emerges as a monetization path. However, the author insists there is no monetization yet because AdSense rejects certain content. The site, built with React and Cursor, is not monetized. The possibility of including advertising remains undecided.
Systemic corruption and media cases
Some participants argue that corruption in Spain is systemic and that media cases are just scapegoats to distract from economic problems. The ironic idea of a website exposing non-corrupt politicians underscores this perception. The author, meanwhile, continues to farm brand image with the rat and plans to break down more public figures.
The Corruptometer is an ambitious project seeking to expose political corruption in Spain. The author, aware of the limitations, bets on collaboration and artificial intelligence to keep the site updated. The creation of a brand with a rat as a mascot and expansion to Latin America are strategies to gain visibility. Legal risk and the difficulty of maintaining an exhaustive database are the main obstacles. Time will tell if the project achieves its goal or remains a failed attempt.
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (107 replies).
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