The Rundfunkautist [ˈʁʊntˌfʊŋk.aʊ̯ˈtɪst] is a German Wikipedia author who primarily focuses on broadcasting topics.
His expertise is particularly in linear analog radio and television and radio distributed via DVB.
Behind the pseudonym is a gay, neurodivergent person in their mid-twenties who identifies as "Bordergender Fogboy" (he/him) and is on a journey of self-discovery.
As a passionate broadcasting enthusiast, Rundfunkautist concentrates on the technical aspects of radio and television.
Despite content changes in the media landscape, he considers these transmission methods technically fascinating and follows developments such as 5G Broadcast and DVB-I with interest.
His solidarity goes to all FM and DVB-T2 receivers.
For over a decade (2013–2024), he meticulously documented deviations from regular operations, glitches, program changes, personnel matters, and major events in German-speaking broadcasting. Using tools like DVBViewer, TransEdit, and TSDoctor, he analyzed transport stream data flows and devoted himself intensively to technical anomalies. This project evolved into a platform for like-minded individuals interested in the technical peculiarities of broadcasting.
Rundfunkautist looks back on three years of professional experience as a media technology assistant at a radio broadcaster. He describes this activity and his documentation work in retrospect as a formative, albeit isolating, period of his life.
Sociopolitical Positions
[edit]Rundfunkautist positions himself as a lifestyle leftist and spiritual atheist. He engages as a Mental Health & Neurodiversity Advocate and openly discusses his experiences with mental health challenges. He rejects any form of discrimination, right-wing extremism, and heterosexism.
As a Democratic Socialist, he fights capitalist structures and advocates for solidarity. At the same time, he distances himself from ideological "woke" thinking and advocates for differentiated debate culture.
He holds a nuanced position on the current media landscape. He considers the current media system – consisting of public broadcasting stations with leadership decadence, content-diluted private commercial offerings, and ideologically co-opted non-commercial media – in need of reform. He advocates for a public social content network with open protocols and decentralized moderation, as well as a fundamental reorientation of broadcasting offerings.
He describes his life situation as "poverty-affected" and thereby addresses social inequality. Mobility in rail-based public transport through the Deutschland-Ticket represents an important achievement for him.
According to his own assessment, Rundfunkautist corresponds to the INFP personality type (introverted, intuitive, feeling, perceiving). His introversion manifests in his longing for "quiet closeness" and withdrawal from social contexts. The intuitive component manifests in his critical questioning of established systems, while his feeling is expressed in empathy and the fight against injustice.
His other interests include foxes, the pursuit of Harmony, and an open attitude toward body and sexuality. He describes himself as someone with existential fears of loss and a critical stance toward the political establishment.
After a traumatic experience at a non-commercial radio association that led to psychological stress and inpatient therapy, he has turned his back on volunteer media work. The experience ended under stressful circumstances after he was pressured due to his neurodivergent work style and health limitations. It led to emotional manipulation and legal conflicts. He now focuses on his mental health and personal development while seeking a fresh start outside of Central Germany.
Rundfunkautist struggles with inner turmoil, social isolation, and identity questions. His authentic self-reflection and critical system analysis exist in tension with his personal challenges.
His attitude toward technology is shaped by a preference for open-source software. Although he continues to use Windows, he has announced plans to switch radically to Linux. He advocates for Net neutrality, Data protection, and Digital sovereignty. In his free time, he works with Home Theater PCs and Raspberry Pis.
Rundfunkautist is active on social networks, particularly on Fediverse platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. There he expresses criticism of the political system, media landscape, and social development. He also operates a private homepage where he shares personal thoughts and technical analyses.
I am not the error in the system; the system is the error.
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