The hottest Internet Substack posts right now

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Mentally I am here

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Politics Social Issues Entertainment
  1. QAnon has transitioned from an odd internet phenomenon to mainstream politics and culture.
  2. There are thought-provoking articles and profiles to explore, from personal interviews to explorations of evolving cities.
  3. The newsletter features a variety of interesting topics, from the racial undertones in reaction videos to the black market for white sage.

And yet … here I am, hustling on Substack

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Social Issues Pop culture Entertainment
  1. The "hustle economy" has emerged during the pandemic, leading people to sell various services online like classes, podcasts, and newsletters.
  2. With the rise of streaming services like Netflix, the concept of what makes a "blockbuster" has evolved, blurring traditional definitions of popular culture.
  3. MSCHF, known for creating viral products, represents a throwback to a whimsical internet era, despite operating in a more commercialized current landscape.

Is 2020 over yet?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 20
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Media Internet Activism Social media
  1. People and brands posting black squares on social media faced criticism for making it about themselves rather than the cause. It's important to question if online actions complement offline efforts for social justice.
  2. The internet's translation challenge in providing COVID-19 information in multiple languages is a significant issue affecting over half of the world's population.
  3. Venezuelans turning to selling Runescape currency for income showcases an interesting shift to a virtual economy during real-world economic challenges.

A fireball of chaos and internet drama

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 May 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Podcasts Media Food Social media
  1. Digital technologies have blurred the distinction and meaning of individual places, allowing tasks to be done from anywhere.
  2. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in our relationship with geographic place, with the potential for remote work to reshape urban landscapes.
  3. Remote work flexibility may lead to people moving away from expensive cities and reevaluating the importance of physical proximity to others.

Oh man, I miss 2011

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 20
🎭️ Culture Movies Literature Books Internet Social media
  1. The author reflects on the current world situation, expressing interest in more dystopian stories that mirror the present fears and explore different responses.
  2. The text includes useful links for wellbeing apps, supporting shuttered clubs, and a source of joy on Twitter related to bookcase credibility.
  3. Book and movie recommendations such as 'Minority Report' and 'Station Eleven' are made for those interested in exploring themes of technology and personal legacies.
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Introducing... Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Quarantined

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Newsletter Substack Internet culture Digital Trends
  1. The author is reviving an old newsletter called 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' and is relaunching it on Substack.
  2. The newsletter will be similar to the original one, featuring links, humor, and GIFs, now on a twice-weekly schedule.
  3. The newsletter will focus on various internet culture topics and will include content like Zoom clubs, digital church, and livestreamed loneliness.

Basicallyyy visions of armageddon

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 16
🕹 Technology Internet Apps Social media Cybersecurity Fake news
  1. In the attention economy, our focus is the real commodity, and we often end up as the losers.
  2. Creators of addictive apps like BJ Fogg question whether they're truly improving the world or just aiming to make money.
  3. Understanding how Russia executed a significant election hack sheds light on the complexities of the ongoing situation with Wikileaks and the US election.

Sent from my iPhone

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Social media AI Internet Digital Culture Tech industry
  1. Silicon Valley promotes an ideology of freedom through technology, but many don't feel 'free' after 20 years.
  2. Uber's dominance in public transit impacts cities differently, creating faster options for some and leaving others behind.
  3. Chuck Tingle used a Hugo nomination to advocate for diversity in science fiction, turning the tables on his trolls.

Maybe people are just shitty. Or maybe it's the Internet's fault.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 16
🎭️ Culture Bullying Internet Literature Social media Online behavior
  1. The definition of "bullying" has expanded so much that it's losing its true meaning of powerful people intimidating the powerless.
  2. Online trolling and cyberbullying can have devastating real-life consequences, like disrupting a family's grieving process.
  3. There are instances of heart-wrenching online harassment, but on a lighter note, there's a young food critic making waves on YouTube.

"Links" Weekend Edition: IT'S ON

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Literature Social media Technology Digital Culture
  1. The post discusses the dumbest side of humanity seen through websites like Yahoo Answers and Quora.
  2. On Fridays, the newsletter takes a different form, offering an ebook or direct links for catching up on digital culture.
  3. Links included in the post cover various topics like internet changes, laxative teas on Instagram, and Facebook's evolving role.

Walking, talking, phone-unlocking

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Smartphones Online Privacy Digital Content
  1. The Internet reaches even the most remote areas, changing people's perceptions of isolation.
  2. Facebook has evolved from a social network to a centralized hub for various online activities, keeping users engaged within its platform.
  3. Balancing online activities like social media with real-world actions is crucial, as seen in the story of a man who tried to help but ended up in prison.

The Olds have won

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Apr 16
📰 News Technology Society Politics Entertainment Internet
  1. Viral videos that exploit people of color for YouTube views are not actually funny and can be harmful.
  2. Online communities can be nicer when men are absent, leading to a rise in female-exclusive spaces like Slack chats and Facebook groups.
  3. Being targeted by a pro-Trump Facebook mob can result in serious consequences like death threats and racist messages.

Real talk:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Innovation Digital Culture Online community
  1. The secret rules of the Internet are enforced on whims, leading to varying perceptions of censorship and moderation.
  2. Using a flip phone in 2016 can help you engage more with the world and reduce distractions.
  3. Staying in has become the new trend due to the convenience of the Internet, making it unnecessary to leave the house for various activities.

Like it's 1990

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Internet Apps Social media Robots Livestream
  1. The Great EVE War was a massive conflict in a video game involving 50,000 players over two years, feeling strangely real to participants.
  2. PRIME, a new app, is showing promise in helping with schizophrenia based on positive results observed during early patient testing.
  3. There's a talent agency representing Internet-famous dogs, with one noteworthy pooch named Dory yet to be offered a job.

If it seems too good to be true THEN IT IS, part 17:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Internet Tech Photography
  1. Silicon Valley's unheard voices are being highlighted through 'The Techies Project', showcasing minorities in the tech industry.
  2. Be wary of online scams promising discounted designer dresses - if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  3. Our relationship with photographs is changing as we take more but look at them less, raising questions about the purpose of photography.

c u soon

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Social media Comedy Literature
  1. Life in the aftermath of a viral death can be unsettling, with media attention sometimes overshadowing helping those affected.
  2. Computers are being taught humor through New Yorker cartoons with trial and error, algorithms, and human input.
  3. Celebrities' online personas can shift over time, like J.K. Rowling transitioning from beloved author to attention-grabbing Twitter presence.

"Links" Weekend Edition: What's shakin', bacon?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Digital Culture Internet Celebrities Fiction
  1. Scientific minds have identified textual cues that indicate someone is drunk, like saying 'pong' or 'Friday.'
  2. The newsletter's weekend edition includes some unique reads and an opportunity to catch up on digital culture through an ebook.
  3. Readers are encouraged to share the newsletter with friends or enemies if they like or dislike it, respectively.

OFF my lawn

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Internet Art Computer Science
  1. Garbage person insult originates from Manson's self-reference during trial, now widely used online for various situations.
  2. The internet is transforming discussions in the art world towards shallowness and democracy, seen in literature and other creative fields.
  3. Humans created the computer program that beat humans at the game of Go, showcasing the complexity at the intersection of strategy games and computer science.

Newfangled fads

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet Technology Online Communities Literature
  1. Twitter's saddest celebrity, Melissa Broder, faces criticism for potentially romanticizing anxiety.
  2. The identity politics of 4chan's 'beta males' are complex, going beyond being simply under-sexed and anti-feminist.
  3. The Internet's petri dish for 'erotic audio' is described as collaborative, anonymous, and surprisingly not terrible.

Too good not to

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Internet Privacy Social media Security Artificial Intelligence
  1. Shaming can sometimes be used positively, but there are cases where it can do more harm than good, like when exposing individuals online before they've been properly tried.
  2. The owner of Silk Road 2.0 has managed to evade arrest, possibly due to being paranoid and secretive or simply being lucky.
  3. Some people resort to crowdfunding essential benefits like parental leave, showing a need for better support systems in place.

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.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Let's put this to rest

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Digital Culture
  1. The truth about Hank the Ballpark Pup being killed or stolen and replaced with a lookalike has been debunked by the Milwaukee Brewers' released vet records.
  2. The newsletter provides recommendations for interesting reads related to digital culture, including articles on cyberstalking, Snapchat, and the app store economy.
  3. Readers can download an ebook compilation of the week's recommended reads to catch up on the digital culture topics covered.

The Internet is a series of cubes

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 16
🕹 Technology Internet E-commerce Social media Online Content Online Communities
  1. There is a bizarre black market online for human breast milk that caters to various groups.
  2. "EOS" lip balm became wildly popular online due to its unique design and appeal to social media users.
  3. Sometimes online interactions may appear superficial, challenging the idea of meaningful connections through social media.

#your #authentic #self

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Internet Conspiracy Photography Apps Mysteries
  1. Internet sleuth Daniel Luke started a website to explore the Halbach murder after watching 'Making a Murderer.'
  2. There was truth to the internet conspiracy that Michael Jackson wrote music for Sonic 3 as discovered by Sonic fandom.
  3. Gage Skidmore, a 22-year-old photographer, became widely known through crowdfunding and Creative Commons.

No worries!!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Fashion Pop culture
  1. Twitter can be a powerful tool for speaking out and bringing down abusers in power-imbalanced industries like the music world.
  2. Reconnecting with online communities from the past, like an X-Files fan forum, can be a nostalgic and rewarding experience.
  3. In the battle of FOMO (fear of missing out) vs. JOMO (joy of missing out), finding joy in missing out may be the way to go.

welcome to ~the future~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 16
🕹 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.

Oh snap

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Social Issues Tech Entertainment
  1. There are hundreds of psychics on Etsy who do digital readings, but it's uncertain how many are legitimate.
  2. Revenge pornographer Scott Breitenstein had a change of heart after meeting a documentary crew, realizing the harm of his actions.
  3. A missing 90-year-old person became a Spotify hit through a sequence involving a cartoonist and internet magic.