Editorial and Safety Policy

“Weird” is a compliment here. It means distinctive, surprising or gloriously committed to an idea—not inferior, laughable or deserving of harassment.

Our editorial standard

Weird Web Today independently selects each website, visits it directly and writes original commentary. Inclusion is an editorial decision, not a technical certification or permanent endorsement. We aim to describe a site accurately, distinguish observation from opinion and correct material mistakes when they are brought to our attention.

What we screen for

Before publication, Francis checks for visible signs of risk. A site will normally be excluded when it appears to involve:

• Phishing, malware, credential theft or suspicious executable downloads.
• Scams, financial deception or misleading impersonation.
• Deceptive download buttons, forced redirects or intentionally confusing consent flows.
• Explicit sexual content that is unsuitable for the publication’s general audience.
• Hate, targeted harassment or material that dehumanizes people or protected groups.
• Doxxing, exposed private information or severe privacy risks.
• Instructions or features whose main purpose is to facilitate serious harm.

What a check can—and cannot—mean

A direct visit is a practical editorial review, not a full security audit. Websites can change owners, content, behavior or dependencies after an edition is published. Readers should use normal caution with downloads, account creation, payments, browser permissions and personal information.

Respect for creators and subjects

Commentary may be playful, but it should not invite ridicule toward an inexperienced creator or a person who becomes the subject of a website. We critique what a page does and how the idea lands. We do not encourage pile-ons, expose private details or treat difference as a punchline.

Conflicts, partnerships and paid coverage

Any material relationship with a featured website will be disclosed in the relevant edition. Paid placement is not currently accepted. Potential partnerships do not receive guaranteed editorial coverage.

When a published site becomes unsafe

If a featured website later appears compromised or materially unsafe, Weird Web Today may update the article, remove the live link, add a warning or remove the selection. Report a concern through the Corrections and Removals page.