Hi and a question does this story exist?

[Katja]

Hi, my name is Katja, and I am glad to join the group!
I have a question:
I am looking for a book- if it has been written- about a future society where the internet is controlled- but the illusion of freedom prevails. As a person might think they are to be found on the web, but actually , people are ranked according to their merits etc and get exposure accordingly? Has somebody written this kind of thing? At least being part of a plot? I have read 1984, but I was thinking if there is something the more contemporary.
Thanks!

[Sarah]

It sounds a little like The Hive by Barry Lyga.

[Katja]

Sarah wrote: "It sounds a little like The Hive by Barry Lyga."

Thanks, will check it out!

[Chris]

Take a look at Cory Doctorow's Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom. It takes place in the post-scarcity Bitchun Society, which uses Whuffie reputation points as a currency. It's not centralized government control, but rather control by the whims of the masses. Doctorow makes all his books available for free at https://craphound.com/

[Katja]

Chris wrote: "Take a look at Cory Doctorow's Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom. It takes place in the post-scarcity Bitchun Society, which uses Whuffie reputation points as a currency. It's not cent..."

Oh, wow, cool, I'll check it out.Thanks!

[Janelle]

I’m not sure if this is what you want but I thought of Gnomon when I read your question.

[Katja]

Janelle wrote: "I’m not sure if this is what you want but I thought of Gnomon when I read your question."

Thanks!Will put this on my reading list as well!