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Salon.com was established in the year 1995.
Answer: True
Explanation: Salon.com commenced operations in November 1995.
Salon.com's initial web address was salon.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The initial web address for Salon.com upon its launch was salonmag.com.
David Talbot was both a founder and the original editor-in-chief of Salon.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: David Talbot served as the founder and original editor-in-chief of Salon.com.
The creation of Salon.com was influenced by the San Francisco newspaper strike of 1994.
Answer: True
Explanation: The San Francisco newspaper strike of 1994 inspired founder David Talbot to explore the potential of the World Wide Web for publishing, leading to the creation of Salon.com.
In its early years, Salon's content was noted for having a distinct Southern California flavor.
Answer: False
Explanation: In its early years, Salon's content was noted for a distinct Northern California or 'Left Coast' flavor, influenced by its San Francisco environment.
Time magazine recognized Salon.com as one of the Best Web Sites of 1996.
Answer: True
Explanation: Time magazine acknowledged Salon.com's early success by naming it one of the Best Web Sites of 1996.
Salon.com acquired the virtual community The WELL in April 1999.
Answer: True
Explanation: Salon.com expanded its reach by purchasing the virtual community The WELL in April 1999.
In October 1999, Salon.com reported having approximately one million users.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to Nielsen/NetRatings, Salon.com had over two million users in October 1999.
Salon.com won a Webby Award in the 'Travel' category in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com won a Webby Award in 1997 in the 'Books and Magazines' category.
Salon.com was nominated for a Webby Award in the 'Travel' category in 1998.
Answer: True
Explanation: Salon.com received a Webby Award nomination in the 'Travel' category in 1998.
Salon.com's original URL was salonmag.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: The original web address for Salon.com upon its launch was salonmag.com.
In what year was Salon.com established?
Answer: 1995
Explanation: Salon.com was established in November 1995.
What was the initial web address used by Salon.com upon its launch?
Answer: salonmag.com
Explanation: The initial web address for Salon.com upon its launch was salonmag.com.
Who is identified as the founder and original editor-in-chief of Salon.com?
Answer: David Talbot
Explanation: David Talbot served as both the founder and the original editor-in-chief of Salon.com.
What significant historical event in San Francisco inspired the creation of Salon.com?
Answer: The 1994 San Francisco newspaper strike
Explanation: The San Francisco newspaper strike of 1994 served as an inspiration for founder David Talbot in the creation of Salon.com.
Which publication recognized Salon.com as one of the Best Web Sites in 1996?
Answer: Time magazine
Explanation: Time magazine acknowledged Salon.com's early success by naming it one of the Best Web Sites of 1996.
What virtual community did Salon.com acquire in April 1999?
Answer: The WELL
Explanation: Salon.com acquired the virtual community The WELL in April 1999.
How many users did Salon.com reportedly have in October 1999, according to Nielsen/NetRatings?
Answer: Over two million
Explanation: According to Nielsen/NetRatings data from October 1999, Salon.com had over two million users.
In what category did Salon.com win a Webby Award in 1997?
Answer: Books and Magazines
Explanation: Salon.com received a Webby Award in 1997 in the 'Books and Magazines' category.
The 'Open Salon' initiative was launched in 2008 and later acquired by another company.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Open Salon' initiative was launched in 2008 as a social content site and blog network for readers; it was later closed down in March 2015, not acquired.
Salon.com's initial public offering (IPO) occurred on the London Stock Exchange.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com's initial public offering (IPO) took place on the NASDAQ stock exchange on June 22, 1999.
The 'Salon Premium' subscription service was introduced in 2001.
Answer: True
Explanation: Salon Premium, a pay-to-view content subscription service, was introduced on April 25, 2001.
By early 2003, Salon Media Group was financially stable and profitable.
Answer: False
Explanation: By February 2003, Salon Media Group was experiencing significant financial difficulties, having accumulated substantial losses and appealing for donations.
The purpose of the 'Open Salon' initiative was to create a platform for Salon's internal editorial team.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Open Salon' initiative, launched in 2008, was designed as a social content site and curated blog network for readers, not for the internal editorial team.
Open Salon received a nomination for a National Magazine Award in 2009 for 'best interactive feature'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Open Salon' initiative was recognized with a nomination for a National Magazine Award in 2009 in the category of 'best interactive feature'.
Salon.com primarily relies on subscription fees for its free content.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com's free content is primarily supported by revenue generated from in-page advertisements.
The 'Salon Premium' subscription service was eventually rebranded as 'Salon Core' in 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2011, following a decline in premium subscribers, Salon rebranded its 'Salon Premium' service as 'Salon Core' with revised benefits.
In October 2003, Salon Media Group had accrued $83.6 million in losses and its stock traded at 5 cents on the OTC Bulletin Board.
Answer: True
Explanation: By October 2003, Salon Media Group had accumulated $83.6 million in losses since its inception, with its stock trading at a mere 5 cents on the OTC Bulletin Board.
When Michael O'Donnell left Salon Media Group in October 2003, the company had accrued $83.6 million in losses.
Answer: True
Explanation: Upon Michael O'Donnell's departure from Salon Media Group in October 2003, the company's accumulated losses stood at $83.6 million.
Salon.com's financial situation in the nine months ending December 31, 2012, showed revenue exceeding cash contributions.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the nine months ending December 31, 2012, Salon Media Group's revenue of $2.7 million was exceeded by cash contributions totaling $3.4 million.
The 'Salon Premium' subscription service offered subscribers exclusive access to approximately 30 percent of new content.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Salon Premium' subscription service provided subscribers with exclusive access to approximately 20 percent of new content.
What was the 'Open Salon' initiative?
Answer: A social content site and blog network for readers.
Explanation: The 'Open Salon' initiative, launched in 2008, was a social content site and curated blog network designed for Salon's readers.
On which stock exchange did Salon.com have its initial public offering (IPO)?
Answer: NASDAQ
Explanation: Salon.com conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange on June 22, 1999.
What was the 'Salon Premium' service introduced in April 2001?
Answer: A pay-to-view content subscription service.
Explanation: Introduced in April 2001, 'Salon Premium' was a subscription service offering subscribers exclusive access to a portion of new content and other benefits.
What was the financial condition of Salon Media Group by February 2003?
Answer: Struggling financially with significant losses.
Explanation: By February 2003, Salon Media Group was facing financial difficulties, characterized by significant accumulated losses.
What was the approximate total loss accumulated by Salon Media Group by October 2003?
Answer: $83.6 million
Explanation: By October 2003, Salon Media Group had accumulated total losses amounting to $83.6 million.
What award did Open Salon receive a nomination for in 2009?
Answer: National Magazine Award for 'best interactive feature'
Explanation: In 2009, the 'Open Salon' initiative was nominated for a National Magazine Award in the category of 'best interactive feature'.
What is the primary source of revenue for Salon.com's free content?
Answer: In-page advertisements
Explanation: Salon.com primarily relies on revenue generated from in-page advertisements to support its free content.
What change occurred with the 'Salon Premium' service in 2011?
Answer: It was rebranded as 'Salon Core'.
Explanation: In 2011, the 'Salon Premium' service was rebranded as 'Salon Core' following a significant decline in its subscriber base.
What was the purpose of the 'Salon Premium' subscription service, as described in the source?
Answer: To offer exclusive content, ad-free viewing, and free magazines.
Explanation: The 'Salon Premium' subscription service was designed to offer subscribers exclusive content, ad-free viewing, and complimentary magazines.
What financial contribution exceeded Salon Media Group's revenue in the nine months ending December 31, 2012?
Answer: Cash contributions from board Chairman John Warnock and William Hambrecht
Explanation: In the nine months ending December 31, 2012, cash contributions from board Chairman John Warnock and William Hambrecht exceeded Salon Media Group's revenue.
The primary political orientation of Salon.com is described as politically conservative.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com is characterized by its politically progressive and liberal orientation.
Salon.com covers a range of topics including U.S. politics, entertainment, culture, and food.
Answer: True
Explanation: Salon.com's coverage extends across U.S. politics, entertainment, culture, and food, often from a liberal and progressive viewpoint.
Former Salon editor-in-chief David Talbot described the website's approach as a 'highbrow academic journal'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Former editor-in-chief David Talbot described Salon's approach as a 'smart tabloid,' aiming to reach a popular audience by writing about topics that are viscerally important to readers.
A retracted Salon article by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2005 falsely claimed that vaccines prevented autism.
Answer: False
Explanation: The retracted 'Deadly Immunity' article by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2005 falsely claimed that vaccines caused autism; it was retracted by Salon in January 2011.
A controversial 2015 Salon article titled 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster' was later deleted.
Answer: True
Explanation: A 2015 Salon article titled 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster' generated controversy and was subsequently deleted in early 2017.
A June 2021 Salon headline falsely claimed a DeSantis bill required students to register their political views.
Answer: True
Explanation: A June 2021 Salon headline misleadingly stated that a bill signed by Governor DeSantis required Florida students and professors to register their political views; Salon later corrected this headline.
Salon.com featured content from Mondoweiss starting in July 2012.
Answer: True
Explanation: In July 2012, Salon.com began featuring content from Mondoweiss.
The retracted 'Deadly Immunity' article was originally published in Salon and Rolling Stone in 2005.
Answer: True
Explanation: The article titled 'Deadly Immunity,' which claimed vaccines caused autism, was initially published in both Salon and Rolling Stone in 2005.
The controversy surrounding the 2015 article 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster' involved accusations of the site being 'pro-pedophile'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2015 article 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster' sparked controversy, leading to accusations that Salon was 'pro-pedophile' due to its discussion of the author's identity as a non-offending pedophile.
Which term best describes Salon.com's political leaning according to the provided text?
Answer: Politically Progressive and Liberal
Explanation: Salon.com is characterized as being politically progressive and liberal in its outlook and coverage.
What was the nature of the controversy surrounding the 2015 Salon article 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster'?
Answer: It discussed the author's identity as a non-offending pedophile, leading to accusations of being 'pro-pedophile'.
Explanation: The controversy surrounding the 2015 article 'I'm a pedophile, but not a monster' stemmed from its discussion of the author's identity as a non-offending pedophile, which led to accusations of the site being 'pro-pedophile'.
Amanda Marcotte hosts the YouTube show 'Standing Room Only' produced by Salon.
Answer: True
Explanation: Amanda Marcotte hosts Salon's YouTube show and podcast titled 'Standing Room Only'.
Kerry Lauerman succeeded David Talbot as editor-in-chief.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kerry Lauerman succeeded Joan Walsh as editor-in-chief in November 2010, not David Talbot.
In October 2003, David Talbot became the CEO of Salon Media Group when the company had accrued $83.6 million in losses.
Answer: True
Explanation: In October 2003, David Talbot assumed the role of CEO for Salon Media Group, at which time the company had accumulated $83.6 million in losses.
Salon.com closed its online chat board 'Table Talk' in 2010.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com closed its online chat board, 'Table Talk,' on June 10, 2011.
In 2018, Salon launched a beta program allowing users to opt out of ads by mining cryptocurrency.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Salon introduced a beta program that permitted users employing ad blockers to opt out of advertisements by allowing the site to mine cryptocurrency using their computer's resources.
Salon offered users with ad blockers the choice to disable their blocker or allow the site to mine Monero cryptocurrency.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Salon provided users employing ad blockers the option to either disable their blocker or permit the site to mine Monero cryptocurrency using their browser resources.
Chris Richmond is listed as an employee of Sovrn Holdings in relation to Salon.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: Chris Richmond is identified as an employee of Sovrn Holdings in the context of Salon.com's operations.
Snopes and TV Tropes are listed as online properties under Sovrn Holdings alongside Salon.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sovrn Holdings' portfolio of online properties includes Salon.com, as well as Snopes and TV Tropes.
Salon.com was sold in August 2019 for $5 million to Salon Media Group.
Answer: False
Explanation: Salon.com was sold on August 30, 2019, for $5 million by Salon Media Group to Salon.com, LLC, owned by Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup.
Joseph Neese is the current Editor-in-Chief of Salon.com as of September 2024.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of September 2024, Joseph Neese holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at Salon.com.
Erin Keane serves as the Chief Content Officer of Salon.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: Erin Keane holds the position of Chief Content Officer at Salon.com.
Amanda Wolfe is the current General Manager of Salon.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: Amanda Wolfe serves as the current General Manager of Salon.com.
Spear Point Capital invested $1 million into Salon in February 2017, acquiring a 29% equity stake.
Answer: True
Explanation: In February 2017, Spear Point Capital made a $1 million investment in Salon, securing a 29% equity stake and three board seats.
Salon.com was sold by Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup in 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup acquired Salon.com in August 2019, they did not sell it.
In 2018, Salon implemented a system where users employing ad blockers could choose to disable their blocker or allow the site to mine Monero cryptocurrency.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Salon implemented a system allowing users with ad blockers to either disable them or permit the site to mine Monero cryptocurrency using their computing resources.
Who took over as CEO of Salon Media Group in October 2003?
Answer: David Talbot
Explanation: David Talbot assumed the position of CEO for Salon Media Group in October 2003.
When was Salon.com's online chat board, 'Table Talk,' closed?
Answer: June 10, 2011
Explanation: Salon.com's online chat board, 'Table Talk,' was closed on June 10, 2011.
What controversial practice did Salon implement in 2018 involving users who employed ad blockers?
Answer: Using their computer's resources to mine cryptocurrency.
Explanation: In 2018, Salon implemented a practice where users employing ad blockers could opt to allow the site to mine cryptocurrency using their computer's resources as an alternative to viewing ads.
Which of the following online properties is listed alongside Salon.com under Sovrn Holdings?
Answer: Snopes
Explanation: Sovrn Holdings lists Snopes and TV Tropes as online properties in addition to Salon.com.
When was Salon.com sold, and to whom?
Answer: August 2019, to Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup
Explanation: Salon.com was sold in August 2019 for $5 million by Salon Media Group to Salon.com, LLC, owned by Chris Richmond and Drew Schoentrup.
Who is identified as the current Editor-in-Chief of Salon.com as of September 2024?
Answer: Joseph Neese
Explanation: As of September 2024, Joseph Neese holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at Salon.com.