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The seven circles of Clubhouse hell

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 79 implied HN points • 05 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Influencers Podcasts Internet Trends NFTs
  1. The author discusses their experience and thoughts on the social media platform Clubhouse, highlighting conflicting opinions and their decision to finally join.
  2. The post includes intriguing content recommendations, such as a profile of a YouTube star and an article on the impact of COVID-19 on sign language.
  3. There are additional sections promoting different podcasts, articles, and music, which provide a range of interesting reads and listens.

The less sense it makes, the more attractive it becomes

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 12 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Digital Culture Internet Trends Influencer Culture Pop culture
  1. The more nonsensical something is, the more appealing it can be, like with AI romance and internet trends
  2. There are detailed Wikipedia debates about Joe Biden's dogs, questioning their notability and training methods
  3. The rise of NFTs and other unconventional trends shows how the less sense something makes, the more ironic and attractive it becomes in popular culture

New (?) and hip (?)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Web3 Cryptocurrency Internet Trends Social media Artificial Intelligence
  1. Web3 is a new internet concept aiming to decentralize control through cryptocurrency systems.
  2. Presearch is an example of a Web3 service offering users payments for data and computing power contributions.
  3. Web3 is gaining attention as the potential future of the web, with support from influential figures and tech lobbyists.

Boom times for boredom

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 20
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet Trends Online Communities Digital Culture
  1. It's important to be cautious about relying on Facebook 'disaster' groups, considering the platform's own issues
  2. The political landscape is rapidly shifting to a digital space, with Democrats facing challenges in reaching voters online
  3. There's a fun read available on the legacy of Myspace music, catering to subscribers who appreciate a deep dive into nostalgia
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You're the robot

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Chatbots Social media Internet Trends Hacking Video Platforms
  1. Life as a hot girl online can be surprisingly good for a nerdy guy in real life, showing the importance of physical appearance in the virtual world.
  2. Faking happiness on social media, like Facebook, can actually help cope with depression by turning the fake into reality and the mental version into a facade.
  3. The trend of self-quantification raises significant psychological and philosophical questions about tracking and defining the self.

"Links" Weekend Edition: 15 minutes of fame

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Memes Digital Culture Internet Trends Social media
  1. Two legendary memes, involving llamas and dresses, outlasted their 15 minutes of fame.
  2. Questioning whether new memes will ever reach the same level of popularity as the llama and dress memes.
  3. The newsletter provides a roundup of digital culture reads and can be seen as an ebook or accessed through direct links.

Believe it or not

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media E-commerce Influencer Culture Virtual reality Internet Trends
  1. Technology has always played a crucial role in shaping social movements, from the civil rights movement to modern movements like #BlackLivesMatter.
  2. A shady get-rich-quick scheme on the internet involves creating fake 'experts' who publish books on Amazon under their names and manipulate reviews for profit.
  3. YouTuber Tyler Oakley represents a new model of gay millennial identity, challenging stereotypes and norms.

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.

The real cool kids

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Social media E-commerce Internet Trends Digital Communication
  1. The Internet's elite are now moving to exclusive social networks like 'A Small World' and 'IVY'. Entry is costly, applications are tough, and real connections are rare.
  2. Some people don't miss the days of face-to-face conversations as much as we think. This argument, from an amusingly British viewpoint, defends our obsession with iPhones.
  3. Virtual rebounds are now a thing - with constant sexting and affirmations without the need for real emotional investment or disruptions post-breakup.

Dataplane.org 2022 Year In Review

Dataplane.org Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Network Security Internet Trends Cybersecurity Data Collection
  1. Dataplane.org reflected on 2022 to analyze what went well, improved the website, moved social presence to Mastodon, and boosted backend infrastructure.
  2. Insights from DNS queries revealed top unsolicited queries like www.google.com and common passwords like '123456'.
  3. Dataplane.org is preparing a public archive, planning for tax season, and welcoming donations for continuous availability of Signals data.

Ballyhoo and sorcery

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 22
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Social media Virtual reality Apps Internet Trends
  1. Crypto market crashes can have significant impacts beyond just wealthy investors, affecting low- and middle-income individuals as well.
  2. New trends in various industries, like fitness, funeral services, and virtual reality moderation, continue to shape and disrupt different aspects of life.
  3. Online communities for investments like cryptocurrency can sometimes lead to negative consequences, especially for those looking for a way out of poverty.