The hottest Internet Substack posts right now

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Excuuuuuuuuuuuse you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  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. year-old Baddie Winkle stands out for her unconventional behavior, including wearing teen rave outfits and maintaining a rebellious spirit.

"Hustle"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 15
📰 News Internet
  1. Ashley Madison created fake profiles to lure more users, which is common in the industry.
  2. A small number of companies worldwide help governments spy secretly on citizens.
  3. An account of the Slender Man stabbing details a disturbing and intense incident involving young girls.

Feelin the magic

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. Living in a world where personal data sharing is necessary but risky can be terrifying.
  2. Google's potential to influence elections is concerning, especially since their operations are opaque.
  3. The ancient Space Jam website, still unchanged after nineteen years, is a nostalgic delight.

Dude, relax!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  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.
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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
  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

ENDLESS el-oh-els

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. Charging $1,000 for nothing: An app that eight people bought raised questions of scam or performance art.
  2. NASA's social media strategy is both active and effective, but some worry it may benefit private companies more than the agency's core mission.
  3. Starting a connection on social media through a direct message is becoming more common and maybe less surprising.

🐱💣💫

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. Every Tuesday, 20 engineers meet at Facebook HQ to work on personalizing the News Feed for billions of users.
  2. The Awl is praised for being a hub of quality tech and Internet criticism.
  3. Becoming a meme can expose you to intense online hate, revealing the dark side of Internet fame.

Plz do not try this at home

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. The tide is turning against revenge porn after advocates lobbied for 15 years, showing progress in addressing nonconsensual pornography.
  2. The popularity of ebooks has contributed to a rise in unconventional erotica, like stories about pregnant bisexual vampires.
  3. The word 'mom' has taken on new meaning in social media, now used as praise akin to 'queen' or 'slay,' showing how language evolves online.

lolz/tears

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jun 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. Google Maps plays a crucial part in Google's quest for world domination.
  2. Minions are popular on the internet for their versatility in representing various things.
  3. Illustrations inspired by Craigslist personal ads depict a decade of amusing and touching moments.

The best thing on the Internet *

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. When online spaces are unsafe, users can either complain, quit, or adopt conservationist strategies for a long-term solution.
  2. Cam-girling is a profitable career option that is more accepting than many branches of entertainment, with older individuals also finding success in the industry.
  3. An interview with Patricia Lockwood, known as 'Twitter's poet laureate,' including amusing encounters on Twitter.

Seriously the best. (Read: worst.)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. The Internet is seeing a rise in the use of Esperanto, a language intended for global unity.
  2. There is a possibility that in the future, technology may enable people to upload their brains to machines, posing a question about eternal consciousness.
  3. Silicon Valley workers are reportedly facing challenges related to love and intimacy, leading to an interest in potential reality TV content.

#lol

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. Suey Park faced online threats and reputational damage at a young age.
  2. The concept of memes evolving like animals is still unproven after almost 40 years.
  3. Naming your hard drive and anthropomorphizing devices is considered a peculiar practice.

Tripping on the Interwebs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. IBM's Watson continues to advance in intelligence and capabilities, sparking discussions about the potential implications of AI technology.
  2. Zoltan Istvan, a 'transhumanist,' believes in the possibility of a robot ruling the world, highlighting controversial viewpoints on AI development.
  3. There is a trend towards advocating for building and customizing your own computer, akin to the slow food movement but in the realm of technology.

AMPED for that.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. If you could print out the whole Internet, it would be approximately 305 billion pages - that's a lot of information to process!
  2. On Spotify, you can discover new artists and music by exploring 'Related Artists' and breaking out of the algorithmic suggestions.
  3. Some 20-somethings are quitting smartphones to focus on developing a healthier relationship with technology - a brave move in today's constantly connected world.

Straight-up insane

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. The rise of Instagram's underground porn community using hashtags and privacy tactics is surprising.
  2. A small town in Spain, Jun, manages all town services via Twitter, presenting a unique method for communication and organization.
  3. A riveting account detailing the downfall of the Silk Road's mastermind makes for a compelling read.

Officially gone too far

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. There is a company in the UK that runs goofy Twitter feeds with young employees who may be breaking the law and plagiarizing content.
  2. Death threats on Twitter have become much more casual compared to five or 10 years ago, signaling a significant shift in online behavior.
  3. Creating Barbie's Instagram content requires a significant amount of effort to make her look great.

wtf?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. Where are all the black YouTube stars? Despite having huge followings, black comedians and vloggers are not often promoted by YouTube.
  2. You can finally watch Game of Thrones online with HBO Now, as they aim to reinvent TV.
  3. The guy behind the 'troll face' meme patented and profited from it when he was only 18 years old.

No, totally!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Internet
  1. Wikihow provides answers to a range of questions and depends on Google search for its business model.
  2. Genius, formerly Rap Genius, is gaining credibility by attracting intelligent users and annotations.
  3. The use of new domains like .sucks can be a compelling tool to grab attention.

... basically the worst.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. Living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity can be a challenging experience with no clear diagnosis or cure.
  2. Incorporating modern technology like smartphones and drones into literature presents a unique challenge for writers.
  3. AOL chatrooms were a significant part of many people's childhoods, especially experiencing crushes in them during the early 2000s.