Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka is an American internet personality and the founder of the website Something Awful, which became influential in the early 2000s. He is known for his contributions to online humor and gaming culture, as well as for creating a platform that fostered various internet subcultures. Kyanka gained notoriety for his satirical writing and the community that formed around Something Awful. Over the years, he has been involved in various controversies, including issues related to his personal life and management of the site, which have impacted his public image and the site's legacy.