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"Links" Weekend Edition: Ermahgerd

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet culture
  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.

Just say no

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Internet culture
  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.

Lol, dare to dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet culture
  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.
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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 Internet culture
  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 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

I didn't ghost you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 15
🕹 Technology Internet culture
  1. Early notes on the Ashley Madison hack: Understanding the impact and consequences for the internet's future.
  2. Conversations about infidelity: A personal story of confronting a cheating ex through the Ashley Madison leak.
  3. Modern views on marriage and infidelity: Exploring the evolving concepts of love and monogamy in today's society.

NEVER FORGET.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 15
📰 News Internet culture
  1. The 'right to be forgotten' movement may impact the American Internet, especially for teens trying to erase digital regrets.
  2. Police may investigate juvenile crimes more when evidence goes viral, as seen in recent cases in Britain.
  3. Vine's best teen is featured in an interview, wrapping up Teen Day on Links.

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
  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 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 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 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 Internet culture
  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.

Right meow

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 15
🎭️ Culture Internet 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.

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 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 Internet culture
  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 Internet culture
  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 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.

PURE GOLD.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 14
🕹 Technology 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.