Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends

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Just flirting with furries

0 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jan 16
πŸ•Ή Technology Internet Social media Mental health
  1. Internet 'addiction' can be seen as a good thing as it helps people stay informed and engaged.
  2. Facebook introducing new reactions beyond 'liking' can change how people use the platform and how it uses them.
  3. Sharing mental illness online can help individuals cope and reduce stigma associated with it.

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0 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 16
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Algorithms Forums Email
  1. Psychologists haven't confirmed 'social media addiction' as a real issue, but therapy programs exist regardless.
  2. The newsletter offers a weekend ebook with links on digital culture for readers.
  3. Readers are encouraged to share the newsletter and provide feedback for improvement.

See you in 2016. ;)

0 implied HN points β€’ 22 Dec 15
πŸ˜‚ Humor
  1. The post hints at a humorous variation of the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song with a modern twist in the items mentioned.
  2. The anticipation for a return in 2016 is reinforced multiple times throughout the text.
  3. The overall tone of the post is light-hearted and festive, spreading holiday cheer.
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"Links" Weekend Edition: get me outta heeere

0 implied HN points β€’ 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.

What a time to be alive

0 implied HN points β€’ 10 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Tech industry Online behavior Internet culture
  1. Elon Musk made changes to Twitter including changing the logo to a doge, inspired by past interactions with a meme stonker.
  2. Boys online are influenced by influencers selling misogyny, while the creator economy faces an existential crisis.
  3. Companies like Lululemon attempted to shift to selling services over products, reflecting a broader trend in business.

l-o-l hilarious

0 implied HN points β€’ 04 Nov 15
πŸ˜‚ Humor Satire Comedy Social media
  1. Video game culture can be hostile towards women, but some women thrive professionally in esports despite the challenges.
  2. Humans of New York, while popular, may not offer deep storytelling but rather attractive visuals and short quotes for social media sharing.
  3. Social media conflicts, like ISIS Twitter beef, can sometimes be oddly amusing to observe.

Hate-heart

0 implied HN points β€’ 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.

What kind of nightmares are we all in for?

0 implied HN points β€’ 19 Oct 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Internet Social media Artificial Intelligence Drones Ageism
  1. The internet culture of trolling and harassment may be influenced by the philosophical framework we've inherited.
  2. YouTube daily routine videos often present a Stepford-esque, retrograde view of online femininity.
  3. It's important to be cautious and thorough, especially in the online dating world after events like the Ashley Madison breach.

"Links" Weekend Edition: We all know how that ended

0 implied HN points β€’ 09 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social Commentary Media Literature Technology
  1. There was a real, heated debate in the 1920s about whether all cats should be dead.
  2. You can download digital culture #longreads from the post as an ebook or click directly into the links that interest you.
  3. The post also includes links to various interesting articles about topics like Reddit, Twitter, smartphone addiction, and online vigilantes.

Internet sludge

0 implied HN points β€’ 06 Oct 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Data Manipulation
  1. Reddit faced a meltdown but is trying to bounce back under Steve Huffman's leadership.
  2. We are relying heavily on big data, but it's easily manipulated and can be misleading.
  3. Kik has become a hub for illicit activities like sex and drugs due to its messaging platform.

welcome to ~the future~

0 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jan 16
πŸ•Ή Technology Apps Bots Internet Innovation Social media
  1. The dominant force in American life is technology, highlighted by the president's role as a 'technologist-in-chief'.
  2. Face Swap Live app swaps faces for fun but also has some sinister potential uses beyond entertaining friends.
  3. There's a rise in inbox bots that assist with scheduling meetings and writing messages without people realizing they're interacting with AI.

Just say no

0 implied HN points β€’ 05 Oct 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media eBooks Online Dating Internet culture Technology Trends
  1. Online romance scams often follow a specific five-step pattern, sometimes leading victims to become money launderers.
  2. Despite predictions of their demise, print books remain popular due to their beauty and possibly poor e-reader design.
  3. Online dating may not be as effective as we think. The main difference between dating apps might just be their marketing teams.

This shit's fascinating!

0 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jun 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Gaming Web browsing Code Internet culture
  1. The average American spends nearly 10 hours on their smartphone each week, potentially missing out on mastering a new skill in that time.
  2. Professional cam girls have a unique world focused on companionship, not just sex.
  3. A 19-year-old Korean gamer is known as the 'unkillable demon king' and is considered the best in the world.

My parents swiped right

0 implied HN points β€’ 19 May 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media
  1. The town with no mobile phones in West Virginia to protect a local telescope showcases a life without modern distractions.
  2. Digital data preservation is a concern not only for personal records but also for films, revealing the challenges faced by small producers.
  3. The perspective on computer skills and 'geeks' in 1994 highlights the potential shift in societal views towards technology experts.

Uniquely modern horrors

0 implied HN points β€’ 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.

Straight-up insane

0 implied HN points β€’ 14 May 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Internet Privacy Cryptocurrency Innovation
  1. The rise of Instagram's underground porn community using hashtags and privacy tactics is surprising.
  2. A small town in Spain, Jun, manages all town services via Twitter, presenting a unique method for communication and organization.
  3. A riveting account detailing the downfall of the Silk Road's mastermind makes for a compelling read.

Right meow

0 implied HN points β€’ 06 May 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet culture Pop culture
  1. The author was offline for two days working on a story, hence the lack of content in Links.
  2. The author shared a funny story about a woman taking her cat on a romantic dinner date in New York.
  3. Recommendations for reading materials on topics like the identity economy, futuristic food, and Kim Kardashian's book of selfies were provided in the post.

... basically the worst.

0 implied HN points β€’ 30 Mar 15
πŸ•Ή Technology Internet Social media Literature Pop culture Gadgets
  1. Living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity can be a challenging experience with no clear diagnosis or cure.
  2. Incorporating modern technology like smartphones and drones into literature presents a unique challenge for writers.
  3. AOL chatrooms were a significant part of many people's childhoods, especially experiencing crushes in them during the early 2000s.

Millennial obsolescence

0 implied HN points β€’ 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.

What are you doing?

0 implied HN points β€’ 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.