The hottest Internet Substack posts right now

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YAAAAAAAAS!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Dec 15
🕹 Technology AI Social media Data Apps Internet
  1. There are concerns about the gender associations of AI assistants, with a suggestion to call Siri 'Siro' to counteract feminine stereotypes.
  2. Instances of workers in nursing homes abusing the elderly on Snapchat raise disturbing ethical questions about social media use.
  3. The success of Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' playlists is attributed to the power of big data to curate personalized music suggestions.

Uhhh you're an adult human, so

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Books Pop culture Literature Social media
  1. The viral web thrives on sharing collective hatred, like in the case of Martin Shkreli, but sometimes it's good to focus on more positive topics.
  2. Reading can be an intimate experience that shapes one's personal narrative, as seen in the example of Alexandra Molotkow and her bookshelf.
  3. Year-end reflections can offer valuable insights, like the one from The Morning News recapping the year 2015 with contributions from cool writers.

Links "Weekend" Edition: A very memey Christmas

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Social media
  1. Christmas is two weeks away, leading to absurd gift guides with items like prisoner-made handicrafts and $200 hairbrushes.
  2. There's a round-up of digital culture longreads available as an ebook or individual links for you to explore.
  3. The newsletter author encourages sharing with friends, enemies, or giving feedback via email.
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get it together human

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Entertainment Mystery Pop culture
  1. Being distracted can sometimes boost productivity, according to the 'anti-mindfulness' movement.
  2. Following the Ashley Madison hack, victims have experienced a range of outcomes, from divorce to moving on.
  3. Imagining Facebook's 'On This Day' feature run by real humans offers a humorous perspective on the content that might be shared.

Bezzy, butthurt and bae

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Language Internet Media Social media Generations
  1. Dictionaries have started adding internet slang like 'bezzy,' 'butthurt,' and 'bae' due to linguistic changes, culture shifts, and industry demands.
  2. Prank videos on YouTube, depicting fake robberies and shootings, may indicate a troubling trend or a response to the demand for extreme content.
  3. Trump's ability to craft tweetable, attention-grabbing messages plays a significant role in his appeal as a relatable figure in the current media landscape.

goodness gracious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Literature Tech Entertainment
  1. A new trend of poets writing on Instagram and Tumblr instead of in traditional books is gaining popularity. They often have no formal training but can gain significant attention from influencers.
  2. There's a full-time job in Starkville, Mississippi, to encourage residents to use the internet, highlighting the digital divide in some areas.
  3. The internet is a strange and diverse place, with everything from online profiles of controversial figures to unique apps and social media trends.

"Links" Weekend Edition: so ghost, such pumpkin

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Digital Culture Society
  1. 10 percent of Americans have ghosted before, meaning they don't reply to messages, which is surprising and not cool.
  2. The post shares links to interesting articles about digital culture, social media, and internet-related topics for readers to explore.
  3. The weekend edition ends with a Halloween greeting and a friendly invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies for feedback.

Hot cheesy memes

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Entertainment Music Technology Social media
  1. Traces of people who've passed away linger in the real world and in cyberspace, sometimes unexpectedly.
  2. The Dark Web faces a struggle between its original purpose and its current use, with drug dealers more prevalent than dissidents.
  3. The Internet has revived the appeal of 'America's Funniest Home Videos,' making it a popular online sensation despite its 90s origin.

What kind of nightmares are we all in for?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 15
🕹 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

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 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.

Maybe don't?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Online Content Parenting Community
  1. Wikipedia was initially designed to be easily editable by anyone, but now it's infamous for its strict editing policies.
  2. Mixing Facebook with parenting discussions creates a judgmental online space filled with personal ideologies.
  3. Many online platforms aim to create a consolidated space to show users a wide range of content, like Twitter Moments and Reddit's Upvoted.

That's some BS

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media Politics Smartphones Machine Learning Internet
  1. The concept of 'personal brand' can be perceived as privileged and self-important, especially in a competitive market.
  2. There are 'neoreactionaries' on the internet who oppose democracy and predict a future led by the far right.
  3. Apple products like iPhones may have biases, like being more right-hander oriented, which can be frustrating for left-handed users.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Werk it

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Tech Internet Media Social media Journalism
  1. The post includes a weekly round-up covering tech and Internet culture topics like celebrity pets, speculative fiction, and prom queens.
  2. Readers can access the full list of articles mentioned in the post via a downloadable ebook or through direct linking to various intriguing articles on topics like Instagram-famous pets, the prom queen of Instagram, and more.
  3. The post concludes with an invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies, feedback welcome by replying directly, and wishes for a happy reading weekend from the author.

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Technology Internet Entertainment Art
  1. The selfie economy is thriving, with some benefiting and others worrying about absurd claims like selfies causing deaths.
  2. Technology allows for distant profiling of individuals, like the Esquire profile of Mark Zuckerberg, showcasing the impact of advancements in the digital age.
  3. Internet traffic is manipulated by bots, with up to 20% of the traffic coming from them, showing the prevalence of fake online activity.

tf...?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Apps Gaming Tech Ethics
  1. Online shaming can potentially reduce sexism on the internet, but it may also have unintended consequences.
  2. Africa is making great strides in internet access and building their own infrastructure without relying on big tech companies.
  3. Dogfishing, a new twist on catfishing, is a scamming tactic that involves deceiving people with fake dog pictures - an intriguing trend to be aware of.

Cool/wow

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Internet VR Customer Service
  1. The future of the Internet might change due to ad-blockers potentially making it cleaner but threatening the web's infrastructure
  2. Virtual Reality is on the horizon, with experts predicting possibilities straight out of science fiction within the next decade
  3. Insights from a nine-month stint in Uber's customer service provide revealing perspectives about the company

Blasts and baes and wtfs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Grief Personal essays
  1. The internet and internet slang can contribute to English proficiency by teaching when to use casual language and when to be formal.
  2. Social media is filled with personal essays that may lack authenticity, flooding feeds with stories that may be exaggerated or disconnected.
  3. The development of the middle-finger emoji was a complex process involving Unicode and Apple.

Excuuuuuuuuuuuse you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social Trends Tech Internet Entertainment
  1. Filing gender-discrimination suits to admit men to tech meet-ups reduces female participation in the industry.
  2. Prepper Pinterest is a popular forum choice for those interested in the prepper movement, combining mainstream and niche interests.
  3. 87-year-old Baddie Winkle stands out for her unconventional behavior, including wearing teen rave outfits and maintaining a rebellious spirit.

Dude, relax!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social movements Trends Pop culture
  1. Who really runs #BlackLivesMatters? It started as a hashtag, turned into a protest movement, now a disruptive political organization.
  2. On the Internet, it's all about videos and cats. Some find cat videos exhausting and a disconnect, like small talk after dinner.
  3. Chartreuse is a trendy color in Silicon Valley, maybe symbolizing maturity or money reference, seen in companies like Zendesk and Google.

Cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Tech Memes
  1. Going viral is like doing cartwheels on the water spout of a giant whale - interesting comparison of viral content and the psychology behind it
  2. Beware of mob mentality on the internet - while someone may be in the wrong, online outrage can sometimes go too far
  3. Seeking validation through Twitter verification is unproductive - it's not necessary and doesn't hold much meaning