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Be like Wilson

The Daily Developer • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Work ethic Positivity Professionalism
  1. Be cheerful and patient when someone interrupts you with an issue; it's an opportunity to improve your work.
  2. Listen actively to others' problems and show empathy by smiling and taking notes.
  3. Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to help others even when faced with interruptions.

Cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Tech Memes
  1. Going viral is like doing cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale - interesting comparison of viral content and the psychology behind it
  2. Beware of mob mentality on the internet - while someone may be in the wrong, online outrage can sometimes go too far
  3. Seeking validation through Twitter verification is unproductive - it's not necessary and doesn't hold much meaning

Academic Fraud: The Memeing of Mark Fisher

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Memes Comedy Internet culture
  1. Mark Fisher may not have appreciated memes and jokes made about him, as he seemed serious and critical in his views.
  2. Despite some of Mark Fisher's predictions about social media not coming true, there is still value in the online discourse and sharing of niche interests through memes and content.
  3. The act of 'shitposting' and creating memes can unintentionally lead to a better understanding of complex topics and attract new readers to philosophical works.

Omg/wtf.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Internet Trends Entertainment
  1. More than 70 young women have accused YouTube stars of sexual abuse, showing a troubling issue with uncertain solutions.
  2. Trying to erase yourself from the Internet is extremely difficult, as demonstrated by Latoya Peterson's unsuccessful attempt after eight hours.
  3. The ice bucket challenge trend overshadowed the actual cause of raising awareness for ALS, illustrating how the stunt became more prominent than the charity purpose.
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Dude, relax!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social movements Trends Pop culture
  1. Who really runs #BlackLivesMatters? It started as a hashtag, turned into a protest movement, now a disruptive political organization.
  2. On the Internet, it's all about videos and cats. Some find cat videos exhausting and a disconnect, like small talk after dinner.
  3. Chartreuse is a trendy color in Silicon Valley, maybe symbolizing maturity or money reference, seen in companies like Zendesk and Google.

Blasts and baes and wtfs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Grief Personal essays
  1. The internet and internet slang can contribute to English proficiency by teaching when to use casual language and when to be formal.
  2. Social media is filled with personal essays that may lack authenticity, flooding feeds with stories that may be exaggerated or disconnected.
  3. The development of the middle-finger emoji was a complex process involving Unicode and Apple.

Sex differences, lizardmen and twitter polls

Unconfusion • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Issues Social media Public Opinion Data Analysis
  1. Twitter polls can give misleading results because they often attract random and unserious responses. Many people might just click an answer without thinking deeply about it.
  2. The audience for these polls usually skews heavily male, which can affect the results, especially when asking controversial questions. This makes it hard to understand the true opinions of the general population.
  3. Despite being for fun, these polls can create misconceptions about gender differences and opinions. Many people interpret the results as more significant than they really are.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Werk it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Tech Internet Media Social media Journalism
  1. The post includes a weekly round-up covering tech and Internet culture topics like celebrity pets, speculative fiction, and prom queens.
  2. Readers can access the full list of articles mentioned in the post via a downloadable ebook or through direct linking to various intriguing articles on topics like Instagram-famous pets, the prom queen of Instagram, and more.
  3. The post concludes with an invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies, feedback welcome by replying directly, and wishes for a happy reading weekend from the author.

Join me on Notes

So Here’s a Thing • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Substack Notes is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more - similar to Twitter but without the yelling.
  2. To join Substack Notes, visit substack.com/notes or find the 'Notes' tab in the Substack app. Subscribers automatically see the notes.
  3. Readers can share thoughts, ideas, and quotes on Substack Notes and engage in discussions with other readers.

Alternate Titles

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Issues Workplace dynamics Identity Leadership Social Commentary
  1. Starting with a placeholder title can help you launch faster. It’s okay to choose something that captures your message, even if it feels temporary.
  2. The word 'boss' can have mixed feelings, especially for women. It's important to think about how a title reflects your values and the message you want to share.
  3. Trusting your instincts is key. Ultimately, you should choose a title that feels right for you and aligns with your identity and goals.

Lol, dare to dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet culture Trends
  1. Meet the guy who helped Trump go viral - his social media assistant Justin McConney.
  2. Eternal September - a constant clash over online voices on the internet depicted as being in September forever.
  3. Digital romance and texting errors - a story of texting the wrong number leading to a unique love story coinciding with new findings on digital romance.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Ermahgerd

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet culture Online Communities Content creation
  1. Debates on 'Netflix and chill' as a good date idea emerged with mixed opinions, including Maxim's conclusion that it might not be the best choice for getting to know someone.
  2. A selection of interesting reads on digital culture and technology was shared, covering topics from erotic fan fiction to the impact of web 2.0 communities on the internet.
  3. Weekly round-up pdfs of digital culture reads were offered for download, adding convenience for those interested in exploring the topics further.

Hot cheesy memes

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Entertainment Music Technology Social media
  1. Traces of people who've passed away linger in the real world and in cyberspace, sometimes unexpectedly.
  2. The Dark Web faces a struggle between its original purpose and its current use, with drug dealers more prevalent than dissidents.
  3. The Internet has revived the appeal of 'America's Funniest Home Videos,' making it a popular online sensation despite its 90s origin.

"Links" Weekend Edition: so ghost, such pumpkin

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Digital Culture Society
  1. 10 percent of Americans have ghosted before, meaning they don't reply to messages, which is surprising and not cool.
  2. The post shares links to interesting articles about digital culture, social media, and internet-related topics for readers to explore.
  3. The weekend edition ends with a Halloween greeting and a friendly invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies for feedback.

"Links" Weeked Edition: Srsly

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Social media
  1. Extreme ironing is actually considered a sport, showcasing the interesting and unusual hobbies people can have.
  2. There are fascinating and bizarre stories on Wikipedia that can be great conversation starters for future dinner parties.
  3. You can download a roundup of digital culture longreads or pick and click through the links that interest you, offering flexibility in your reading experience.

goodness gracious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Literature Tech Entertainment
  1. A new trend of poets writing on Instagram and Tumblr instead of in traditional books is gaining popularity. They often have no formal training but can gain significant attention from influencers.
  2. There's a full-time job in Starkville, Mississippi, to encourage residents to use the internet, highlighting the digital divide in some areas.
  3. The internet is a strange and diverse place, with everything from online profiles of controversial figures to unique apps and social media trends.

Gustav Heinsen: KidZania; Branding a Society

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Society Branding Education Community
  1. KidZania is a global theme park company that brands itself as a society, with its own government, currency, and brand loyalty through edutainment.
  2. The company blurs the lines between work and play, offering children the experience of working in corporate-sponsored jobs and earning money for products while promoting brand loyalty.
  3. KidZania constructs a community with shared consciousness through a detailed brand identity that promotes a Westernized idea of society, equating citizenship, life, and success with work within a corporate structure.

Bezzy, butthurt and bae

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Language Internet Media Social media Generations
  1. Dictionaries have started adding internet slang like 'bezzy,' 'butthurt,' and 'bae' due to linguistic changes, culture shifts, and industry demands.
  2. Prank videos on YouTube, depicting fake robberies and shootings, may indicate a troubling trend or a response to the demand for extreme content.
  3. Trump's ability to craft tweetable, attention-grabbing messages plays a significant role in his appeal as a relatable figure in the current media landscape.

Intro

inexactscience • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Music Economics Data science Literature
  1. The author shares personal thoughts on data science and economics, aiming to provide unique insights.
  2. They hold a PhD in economics and lead a team of data scientists, showing their expertise in the field.
  3. The goal is to publish five pieces of writing by the end of May 2023 to engage readers and share perspectives.

get it together human

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Entertainment Mystery Pop culture
  1. Being distracted can sometimes boost productivity, according to the 'anti-mindfulness' movement.
  2. Following the Ashley Madison hack, victims have experienced a range of outcomes, from divorce to moving on.
  3. Imagining Facebook's 'On This Day' feature run by real humans offers a humorous perspective on the content that might be shared.

Links "Weekend" Edition: A very memey Christmas

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Social media
  1. Christmas is two weeks away, leading to absurd gift guides with items like prisoner-made handicrafts and $200 hairbrushes.
  2. There's a round-up of digital culture longreads available as an ebook or individual links for you to explore.
  3. The newsletter author encourages sharing with friends, enemies, or giving feedback via email.

Uhhh you're an adult human, so

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Books Pop culture Literature Social media
  1. The viral web thrives on sharing collective hatred, like in the case of Martin Shkreli, but sometimes it's good to focus on more positive topics.
  2. Reading can be an intimate experience that shapes one's personal narrative, as seen in the example of Alexandra Molotkow and her bookshelf.
  3. Year-end reflections can offer valuable insights, like the one from The Morning News recapping the year 2015 with contributions from cool writers.

*Be* the nerd you wish to see in the world

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Social Issues Gender History Relationships
  1. Your Facebook News Feed is created by computer scientists, data scientists, and behavioral researchers using some mystical methods.
  2. Dogspotting online is more complex with strict rules and competitive dog photography community.
  3. An app called 'Just Not Sorry' aims to help women avoid 'ineffective' language in emails, but it may inadvertently reinforce stereotypes about femininity.

Oh snap

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Social Issues Tech Entertainment
  1. There are hundreds of psychics on Etsy who do digital readings, but it's uncertain how many are legitimate.
  2. Revenge pornographer Scott Breitenstein had a change of heart after meeting a documentary crew, realizing the harm of his actions.
  3. A missing 90-year-old person became a Spotify hit through a sequence involving a cartoonist and internet magic.

No worries!!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Fashion Pop culture
  1. Twitter can be a powerful tool for speaking out and bringing down abusers in power-imbalanced industries like the music world.
  2. Reconnecting with online communities from the past, like an X-Files fan forum, can be a nostalgic and rewarding experience.
  3. In the battle of FOMO (fear of missing out) vs. JOMO (joy of missing out), finding joy in missing out may be the way to go.

Dale Eisinger: Appropriating Celebrity: The Efficiency of Digital Detournement

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Celebrity Memes Fandom Art
  1. Memes have become a common component of web browsing, social media, and politics, spreading rapidly and influencing behaviors through easily accessible formats like imagery and short text.
  2. Celebrities serve as a powerful tool for endorsement and representation in the modern digital age, impacting consumer choices and political perceptions through the mere existence of their image.
  3. Detournement, a strategy of disrupting the cultural logic of capitalism by using image commodities against themselves, emphasizes the unification of seemingly unrelated elements to create subversion and arousal of uncertainty.

You have a right to ignore this email.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Entertainment Digital Trends
  1. Some insights into TMZ's impact on the entertainment industry and L.A., sparking debate on its influence.
  2. Lessons on love and dating from a Japanese video game, highlighting not changing for a partner and unique tastes.
  3. Curiosity around the existence and interest in peculiar internet phenomenon like #DrummondPuddleWatch.