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Proof that truth is stranger than fiction

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Tech Ethics Online Communities
  1. Facebook may know a lot about us, but it's a reminder that we can never fully know someone, not even an AI.
  2. Twitter is going after shady syndicates making money off 'parody' accounts with millions of followers, signaling potential trouble for them.
  3. Gamergate has evolved beyond gaming and journalism ethics to focus on the idea of radical free speech everywhere.

Seriously shady stuff

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Startups Video Games Tech Updates Internet culture
  1. Silicon Valley may be in a bubble, with highly valued startups and underlying human drama to ponder
  2. Jason Scott is singlehandedly preserving thousands of computer manuals, but his plans for them remain mysterious
  3. A subgenre of video games mocking Millennials by exploring modern love and sex exists, representing a form of condescension

It's no longer hip to be square

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 15
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Plagiarism
  1. Meet Reddit's unsung traffic king, GallowBoob, who generates viral content but faces controversy for his power on the platform.
  2. Twitter's growth is stagnating, with declining user numbers and activity, particularly lacking users from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
  3. The viral comedy scene is fraught with plagiarism and unoriginality, with examples beyond just the Fat Jew.
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Sounds like a living hell.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Memes Internet culture Social media Public Health
  1. Tracking the president's Twitter trolls is an actual job handled by the Secret Service's Internet threat desk.
  2. Former heroin addict uses Reddit to help others after rehab and becoming educated in public health.
  3. Some Silicon Valley workers find work-life balance non-existent, living in their offices and facing a challenging lifestyle.

A hashtag is something you smoke

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Technology TV shows Social media
  1. The internet culture often involves reappropriating and decontextualizing content, blurring the lines between stealing and art.
  2. Apps have emerged to help people cope with heartbreak by erasing online reminders of past relationships.
  3. Degrassi, a Canadian soap opera, was ahead of its time in portraying teen internet culture with references to social media platforms.

Can't even.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Activism Internet culture
  1. The idea of Secret Wedding Pinterest boards is surprisingly popular, with one third dedicated to wedding planning.
  2. The #BlackLivesMatter movement aimed to reshape the narrative for black Americans through social media, a powerful attempt regardless of backlash.
  3. Online anonymity isn't foolproof; linguistic patterns can reveal identity even when using a fake name, showcasing gender bias online.

Tabs on tabs on tabs on tabs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Software Therapy Internet culture
  1. We hate them, we fear them: They persist anyway - those pesky error messages are a major software development issue.
  2. Inside the very grim world of 'assassination bets' - a dark place on the Dark Net where people bet on world leaders' deaths.
  3. The future of therapy might be on your phone - a new service connects you to therapists via text to democratize health services.

~Big questions~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media Online Education Artificial Intelligence Tech startups Internet culture
  1. The man who sold his face to the Internet experienced mental health challenges and poverty as a result.
  2. The value and financial worth of YouTube stars are still uncertain and not fully understood.
  3. Exploring the intersection of food, robots, and 'cognitive' machines prompts contemplation about creativity and big questions.

Meme machine

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media Tech Companies Internet culture Innovation Digital Communication
  1. Fighting online propaganda with memes at the State Department is a strategy to combat ISIS social media influence.
  2. Google's innovative project this year focuses on creating unconventional office spaces that break traditional design norms.
  3. There are compelling arguments for quitting Twitter, reflecting on the platform's negative impact on daily life.

Who among us has NOT dreamed of shooting the computer screen?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Technology Social media Collectibles Online Trends Internet culture
  1. The world is becoming more complex, similar to a Rube Goldberg machine, due to the influence of smartphones and computers.
  2. A new group of tech-savvy travelers are embracing hoboism through social media platforms like Instagram and Craigslist.
  3. Just like vinyl records, VHS tapes are becoming a collectible item for some people, with games on cartridges and films on VHS gaining popularity.

Written in the stars

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Technology Business Internet culture Food Social media
  1. Be cautious of apps claiming to read your mind, as they may gather data to create accurate personality profiles.
  2. Some companies like Munchery are paying workers a living wage, setting a positive example in the gig economy.
  3. Susan Miller became a popular internet astrologer, suggesting her success was destined, like it was 'written in the stars.'

Emoji are fun, spelling is hard

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Parenting Internet culture Entertainment
  1. Twitter can teach you surprising things about social media, like how emoji are fun and spelling can be challenging.
  2. Social media can create conflicting emotions and behaviors, especially when it comes to expressing grief online.
  3. People have diverse opinions on new emoji, with some seeing them as a way to honor ancestors and others just using them casually.

Where the Internet is, so is the glorious dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Social media Art Tech industry Memes Internet culture
  1. Vkontakte's Pavel Durov's story is reminiscent of a classic novel character, involving conflicts with government and fleeing to hide.
  2. Twitter art is becoming an elevated form of expression using bots, emojis, and ASCII, transforming the platform into an artistic space.
  3. The concept of 'Uber, but for jokes' explores how a tech-related joke evolved into a widespread meme.

What's wrong with a little excitement!!!!!!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 15
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Social media Technology Weather Internet culture
  1. Hank Green interviewed Obama, but media response was negative, possibly due to power dynamics and demographic shifts.
  2. Google search data reveals American sexuality trends and other interesting insights, like weather panic and hangovers.
  3. Corporate Twitter accounts should tone down their use of trendy language like 'baes' and 'on fleek'.

PURE GOLD.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Social media Mobile Apps Internet culture
  1. The resurgence of chat rooms online has significance beyond nostalgia, serving as an intimate space amidst public-facing social web and surveillance concerns.
  2. Even years after unintentionally gaining fame for 'restoring' a fresco, Cecilia Gimenez remains a notable figure and a hero in her internet-famous town.
  3. Questions about preloaded apps on phones raise reflections on modern tech values, like why certain apps are considered essential while others can be deleted.

A smaller, cuddlier Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media Smartphones Online Dating Internet culture Online Communities
  1. Nostalgia for a simpler, cozier Internet on platforms like Ello reflects a desire to reclaim past online experiences.
  2. Smartphone addiction isn't officially classified in the psychiatric field, even if phone use can be disruptive.
  3. Insight into the inner workings of Tinder reveals it may have more nerds and money than actual hook-ups happening.