Tag: Synth-pop

10-31-2025: Denial-of-service attack on my WordPress

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The view count increased by 100 in just one hour since I first received a notification from WordPress. The numbers just aren’t adding up, and my website is experiencing slow access issues. The last time this happened, it was due to a denial-of-service attack about a year ago when I was deeply involved in researching the Philippines’ ‘Assertive Transparency Initiative.’ It’s interesting how these issues have resurfaced now that I’ve returned to this topic. Unfortunately, I let my Netgear Armor security subscription lapse, so I didn’t receive any notifications this time.

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Erasure’s A Little Respect: The Synthpop Classic That Defined A Generation

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

In 1988, Erasure gifted the world a song that would become a defining anthem of the late 80s and a timeless symbol of unity, love, and vulnerability. A Little Respect was not just a synthpop hit—it was a heartfelt plea for compassion, an enduring anthem that resonated across dance floors, living rooms, and hearts worldwide.

Erasure’s A Little Respect: The Synthpop Classic That Defined A Generation

Previously:

Smalltown Boy — Bronski Beat’s 1984 hit was a heartfelt cry for liberation