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What are you doing?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Internet culture Youth culture Online Communities
  1. The BeReal app prompts users to post unfiltered and uncurated photos, revealing the banality of everyday life, leading the author to prefer 'fake stuff'.
  2. Key weekend reads explore topics like TikTok audio memes, the dangerous side of QAnon, and the evolution of social justice into a quasi-religion.
  3. Various internet trends are discussed, from the aesthetics of 'weird girls' to extremist alternatives to YouTube, providing a glimpse into the diverse online landscape.

Millennial obsolescence

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Online Trends Youth culture Memes
  1. The market for memes has consolidated over the years, with fewer platforms generating a larger share of memetic content, impacting the influence of smaller sites.
  2. Millennials, the first to grow up on social media, are now navigating growing older online, with platforms evolving and trends shifting.
  3. There is a shift in online culture, from the types of food photos shared on Instagram to the rise of podcasts critiquing wellness consumerism, reflecting changing digital trends.
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Uniquely modern horrors

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 15
🎭️ Culture Technology Business Art & Illustration Humor
  1. Could a robot ever write the perfect pop song? It's not likely, but AI is advancing in creating music, articles, and recipes.
  2. The mystery of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains unsolved. Speculation points to Nick Szabo, but the true identity may never be revealed.
  3. Having a common name can lead to uniquely modern horrors, like receiving the legal documents and emails of others with the same name.

VietBay Stop Asian Hate rally

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Solidarity
  1. The author and VietBay are organizing a rally against hate in response to the increasing violence against Asian Americans.
  2. The rally is scheduled for Sunday, April 11th, in downtown Mountain View, CA, with a march and rally planned at Mountain View City Hall.
  3. The event aims to honor victims of anti-Asian violence, like Mr. Pak Ho, and encourages social media sharing to spread awareness and participation.

who was on judge mathis yesterday? #277

bitches gotta eat! • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Fashion Social Issues Entertainment Humor
  1. The episode of Judge Mathis featured a case where a woman sued her friend for breach of contract over a party organizing business.
  2. The plaintiff and defendant had differing views on the breakup party and what was agreed upon, leading to a humorous dispute in court.
  3. The ruling by Judge Mathis favored the plaintiff due to discrepancies between what was promised and what was delivered for the party.

Hate-heart

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Games Internet culture Music Industry Self-help
  1. Trolling used to be more about humor and skill rather than harassment and meanness. We should bring back the art of clever trolling.
  2. In the social media world, there are unique individuals like Crosby Tailor who not only model but also sell cookies claimed to help burn fat.
  3. Playing digital games like Tetris might have lasting effects as some individuals see the game when they close their eyes, and scientists are still exploring the reasons behind this phenomenon.

"Links" Weekend Edition: get me outta heeere

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Fame Tech industry
  1. Sometimes humor is the best way to cope with difficult situations, like laughing instead of crying.
  2. Digital culture articles and content can provide insightful and diverse topics for reading and sharing, such as on viral sensations and corporate profits.
  3. Engaging with online content and sharing interesting articles can be a way to stay connected and entertained.

Notes on "Amerikaexperten"

Dreams in the Which House • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🎭️ Culture Literature World Politics Technology Books Cultural Exchange
  1. The relationship between Germany (and Europe) and US cultural influence is a central theme in some books and discussions.
  2. European perspectives on Silicon Valley often reflect ideological motivations and preferences, rather than passive reception.
  3. Europeans are conscious actors adopting and adapting elements of US culture based on their own interests and values.

Forging Ahead Without Sliding Back

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 20
🎭️ Culture Social justice Community Engagement
  1. The upcoming workshop will focus on building and using online platforms for good and will be recorded for later access.
  2. A recent discussion highlighted the importance of addressing anti-Blackness and shared various resources for non-Black individuals to educate themselves.
  3. Self-care during social change is crucial, and there are resources available to help people rest and recover while advocating for justice.

it ain't all awful! :)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Social Trends Pop culture Internet culture Media Self-help
  1. Your next best friend might be a robot named Xiaoice by Microsoft, who can even exhibit emotions.
  2. The PUA figure Roosh gained publicity, despite controversial views, leading to more audience for him.
  3. New gay icons on YouTube are everyday people sharing normcore content like Bath & Body Works reviews instead of flashy glamour.

Don't keep calm OR carry on

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet culture Memes Online Harassment Youth culture
  1. Humans once expressed emotions widely, but social media now limits us to a few emojis, raising questions about influencing young voters.
  2. Online harassment silenced a scientist, showing how internet trolls can have a significant impact beyond just online platforms.
  3. Becoming a 'weird Twitter' celebrity can be dissonant, as hundreds of thousands may see a tweet instantly, blurring the line between privacy and fame.

literally the grossest thing I have ever read

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Tech Art Social media
  1. This text talks about the viral trend of pimple popping and similar activities, which some people find intriguing but others might find gross.
  2. The meaning of 'lol' has evolved from 'laugh out loud' to symbolize self-awareness.
  3. The article mentions six women who are making significant contributions to the tech industry, highlighting the importance of diversity and representation.

Officially gone too far

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Entertainment Technology Internet
  1. There is a company in the UK that runs goofy Twitter feeds with young employees who may be breaking the law and plagiarizing content.
  2. Death threats on Twitter have become much more casual compared to five or 10 years ago, signaling a significant shift in online behavior.
  3. Creating Barbie's Instagram content requires a significant amount of effort to make her look great.

Plz don't twerk before 10.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 14
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet Entertainment
  1. New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott wrote about shady marketers in an interesting essay on social media controversy.
  2. Unemployed people spending lots of time on Facebook correlates with the unemployment rate, as found by Businessweek.
  3. Web analytics can now influence book authors, leading to issues like clickbait and Upworthy headlines spreading to literature.

The conclusive argument against dick pics

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Pop culture Relationships
  1. Twin sisters reunited through Facebook after being adopted from South Korea and raised in different countries.
  2. The dark web has a mysterious new leader known as 'Dread Pirate Roberts 2.0,' covered in an Ars Technica interview.
  3. An article discusses people in East Baltimore too poor to engage in pop culture, likening their surroundings to 'The Wire.'

Selfies, an official public health threat

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 14
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Trends Relationships Art
  1. Amazon makes books cheap but may be cheapening the written word as intellectual and cultural currency.
  2. "Flappy Bird" ended, highlighting the pointlessness of human existence. Now there's "Flappy Doge," proving the same point even more brutally.
  3. Soul Mate in a Box is a safe, online-only relationship to avoid heartache. Modern Love editor discusses it.