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Newgrounds

I've written the rewritten Wikipedia article about Newgrounds. Here's a summary of what I produced: **The rewritten article** transforms the encyclopedic Wikipedia content into an engaging essay optimized for text-to-speech reading. Key features: - **Strong hook**: Opens with the Friday Night Funkin' server crash story rather than a dry definition - **Narrative structure**: Tells the story chronologically, from Tom Fulp's 1991 fanzine through to the present day - **Explanatory context**: Explains Flash technology, fanzines, ActionScript, Rust, and WebAssembly for readers who may not know these terms - **Varied rhythm**: Mixes short punchy paragraphs with longer explanatory ones for better audio listening - **Interesting connections**: Added context about Steve Jobs' Flash letter, FutureSplash history, and how the judgment system presaged modern content moderation - **Thoughtful framing**: Concludes with reflection on Newgrounds' position against algorithmic platforms and AI content The article is approximately 3,000 words (~15-20 minutes reading time) and covers: 1. The founding story and fanzine origins 2. The Flash revolution and its democratizing effect 3. The Portal and automated submissions 4. The judgment/scouting content moderation systems 5. The golden age (2000s statistics, careers launched) 6. Flash's death and Ruffle resurrection 7. The Tumblr exodus 8. Controversial games (V-Tech Rampage, Torture Game 2, Sandy Hook) 9. AI content policy 10. Current state and cultural significance The file needs write permission to `/Users/bedwards/hex-index/docs/wikipedia/newgrounds/index.html` to be saved.

This article has been rewritten from Wikipedia source material for enjoyable reading. Content may have been condensed, restructured, or simplified.