Draft:Bottom internet

“Bottom Internet” (Russian: Нижний интернет) is an informal definition for the Russian-language Internet segment, the content of which differs significantly from standard content on the network and is significantly opposed to generally accepted norms of behavior. Representatives of the bottom Internet are usually immoral individuals, mentally ill people, former prisoners, people with alcohol or drug addiction.

History

In the Russian-speaking area, no one has conducted an analysis and systematization of the conditional division of the Internet among young people into "upper" and "bottom" and further classification. At the same time, there is the world-famous concept of carnival-laughter culture by Mikhail Bakhtin.

General features

• The Bottom Internet is media resources that are visible to smaller masses of figures and usually in contrast to the "upper". The authors themselves are primarily focused on creating a product that is interesting to them, without paying attention to the amount of attracted products, the number of views and possible profits. Includes a demonstration of unacceptable additional measures.
• A specific audience. As a rule, these are people who do not share the values ​​of the "upper" Internet. They may be united by a dislike of the mainstream, a search for alternative views, a desire to shock, or simply a desire to find "their own."
• Content. Often provocative; black humor, trash, obscene language, conspiracy theories, marginal topics. The content author may allow himself caustic statements and other things that are not typical of the "upper" Internet.
• Platforms: closed groups, forums, anonymous imageboards, YouTube channels, Telegram channels.