I ♥ RSS – A directory of people who love RSS

A tiny corner of the internet just got its own love letter: I ♥ RSS, a new directory where people can add their websites if they’re devoted to RSS, the old-school tool that lets you follow updates from sites without relying on social media algorithms. On paper, it’s adorably simple: join the list, grab the badge, and enjoy a live homepage blogroll showing who’s posting. But in the comments, this wholesome launch quickly turned into a full-on internet variety show.

Some readers were instantly charmed. One proudly shouted out self-hosting their own feed reader, basically saying, “I’m not just into this stuff, I live it.” Another immediately begged, “Please add me,” which is exactly the kind of earnest energy this project seems designed to attract. And then there was the unexpectedly hilarious side quest: a commenter was stunned that Hacker News showed a red heart emoji on their iPad, treating it like a historic event. Yes, even the emoji became discourse.

But of course, no cozy web project escapes suspicion in 2026. The spiciest reaction came from a skeptic who said sites like this feel less like a cute community directory and more like a data-mining trap for giant companies. Meanwhile, another commenter reignited a classic nerd feud by insisting people who truly love RSS should really be using Atom 1.0, a rival format. So the vibe is clear: part reunion, part standards war, part privacy panic — and somehow still weirdly sweet.