We Need More Voices
Cyberix has published several articles that have sparked genuine discussion across tech communities - some productive, some... less so. But here's the thing: We can't be the only people writing forever. The site needs diverse perspectives from people who actually understand what we're trying to build here.
If you've got something to say about technology, internet culture, or the state of online communities, or even something obscure, I want to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
Substance over style. We don't need perfectly polished prose, but we do need actual ideas. If your article is just complaining without offering insight, or if it reads like a Twitter thread stretched to 2000 words, it's not what we're after.
Technical competence. You don't need to be a kernel developer, but you should understand the systems you're writing about. Surface-level hot takes about "why X is bad" without demonstrating real knowledge won't make the cut.
Controversial opinions welcome. The articles that generate the most discussion are the ones that challenge assumptions. If everyone already agrees with your take, it probably doesn't need to be written.
Our Standards (Negotiable)
Markdown formatting. Learn it if you don't know it. Proper headers, emphasis, lists, and links make articles readable. Walls of plain text don't get published.
Visual elements. Include relevant images, screenshots, or diagrams that support your points. They don't need to be professional quality, but they need to add value, not just fill space.
Clear structure. Introduction, main points, conclusion. If I can't follow your argument, neither can readers.
Ending with purpose. Every article should conclude with something actionable - a call to action, a challenge to readers, or at least a clear takeaway. Don't just trail off.
Examples Of What You Can Write About
Your own projects. Building something interesting? Document it. Share what you learned, what failed, what worked. Technical postmortems and project retrospectives are valuable.
Industry critiques. Tired of how modern software development works? Have opinions about open source culture? Think the tech industry is heading in the wrong direction? Make your case.
Internet archaeology. Remember when online communities actually functioned? What made them work? What killed them? Historical analysis with modern relevance.
Tool reviews and comparisons. Not surface-level "this app is good" reviews, but deep dives into why certain tools succeed where others fail.
Cultural analysis. How has online behavior changed? Why do modern platforms feel different? What are we losing and gaining?
What We Don't Want
SEO garbage. "10 Tips for Better Whatever" listicles belong elsewhere.
Corporate apologetics. If your article could have been written by a Big Tech PR department, we're not interested.
Aesthetic nostalgia without substance. We already covered why Y2K revival culture misses the point. Don't repeat that mistake.
Unsubstantiated claims. If you're making technical assertions, back them up with evidence.
The Process
Contact me first. Don't write a full article in a forum thread and submit it blind (or you can and maybe if it's not bad I can post it for you under your selected alias). Send a brief pitch with your main thesis and approach. Email admin@cy-x.net or reach me through any of the communication channels listed in our Connect section.
No guaranteed publication. Quality control matters. If your article doesn't meet standards, we'll work together to improve it or decide it's not a fit.
Credit and ownership. Your byline, your ideas. We're not trying to steal content or pretend someone else's work is ours.
Why Write for Us
Reach people who care. Our audience actually reads articles and engages with ideas, rather than just skimming headlines.
No algorithmic interference. Your article gets presented to readers without being filtered through engagement optimization systems.
Technical freedom. Proper formatting, code blocks, detailed explanations - all supported without worrying about platform limitations.
Community building. Contributing to an independent platform instead of feeding corporate content mills.
Technical Details
Articles are published in Markdown format with support for:
- Code syntax highlighting
- Embedded images and media
- Custom HTML when needed
- Proper typography and formatting
Get Started
Have something worth saying? Send a brief outline to admin@cy-x.net with:
- Your main thesis
- Key points you want to cover
- Why this matters to our audience
- Any relevant background/expertise you bring
Include "Article Proposal" in the subject line.
We're particularly interested in hearing from:
- System administrators with war stories
- Developers frustrated with modern practices
- Anyone who remembers when online communities functioned differently
- People building alternatives to mainstream platforms
The Bottom Line
We're trying to build something different - a place where ideas can be explored without algorithmic manipulation or corporate oversight. But that requires contributors who understand the difference between genuine insight and performative controversy.
If you've got something real to say and the skills to say it well, we want to work with you.
Do you want to contribute? Email admin@cy-x.net or connect through XMPP, IRC, or Mumble. Let's build something logging into.