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The Internet's ruining everything

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 14
🎭️ Culture Media Internet Entertainment
  1. We are currently living in a culture of obsession driven by social media. Trends like Serial and cronuts dominate the online space.
  2. Livestreaming, despite its potential shown during events like Ferguson, still lacks clear mainstream applications.
  3. Personal essays about unique services like Man Servants, particularly when written by well-known authors, are intriguing reads for many people.

Thank God for festive penguins

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Society Lifestyle History
  1. OkCupid is expanding gender and orientation options to align with modern dating preferences.
  2. Mongolia's nomadic people in remote areas are embracing technology like cellphones and cable TV due to ambitious connecting programs.
  3. Online relationships can have unexpected twists, as shown by a woman spending a year unknowingly as 'the other woman' due to a partner's hidden marriage.

~Living directly inside of the Internet~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Internet Bitcoin Shopping Digital Art Film Industry
  1. Winter holidays kick off with a surge in online shopping, despite potential misleading deals.
  2. The White House decorated digitally, Bitcoin enthusiasts hacked Disney World, and film retouching exposes Hollywood secrets.
  3. Online connections may not replace real connections; varied news blurbs introduce quirky topics from private jets for pets to left-handedness.

FORBIDDEN TOPICS

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 14
📰 News Social Issues Internet Entertainment Politics Culture
  1. Avoid discussing controversial topics like Ferguson, President Obama's immigration reforms, and Bill Cosby during Thanksgiving gatherings.
  2. Therapists could use social media like Twitter to gain insights into their patients' mental health.
  3. People can rent a Thanksgiving date online if they don't have one, showing a unique aspect of holiday traditions evolving with technology.
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"Vomiting" the Internet, for fun and profit

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Loneliness Crime Technology Business
  1. Checking in on the Internet's saddest thread. A message from 2004 asking for someone to talk to is still receiving responses. It's unclear if the internet makes people more or less lonely.
  2. How do you solve a problem like Backpage? Backpage is known for illicit activities, but now it's being used to catch criminals. This raises questions about what actions should be taken.
  3. Meet Europe's 'digital counterrevolution' leader. He believes Google is creating a concerning 'superstate' and predicts Americans will soon share his views.

Slow your roll, naysayers

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Media Online Dating Space Exploration
  1. Social networks struggle to shut down online abusers like Mateus Prado Sousa, despite evidence of their harm.
  2. Modern media focuses on diving deep with newsletters, podcasts, and explainers rather than traditional journalism.
  3. Online dating now starts offline, changing the approach to connecting with potential partners outside real-life social circles.

What are the appropriate ways to ignore people?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Science Culture Entertainment
  1. William Gibson predicted cyberspace and the web in his sci-fi works but did not foresee Facebook and our constant connectivity.
  2. Internet memes can have surprising longevity due to being cultural ideas studied by science.
  3. Some people have high-paying, seemingly carefree jobs like a "digital prophet" who earns six figures to travel and do very little.

One day we'll all be good at the Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Celebrities Media Ethics Community
  1. Stardom on the Internet is evolving and becoming more accessible to everyone, with trends often driven by teenage girls.
  2. Online platforms like Yelp shape reality rather than passively reflecting it.
  3. Social and political issues can transcend their origins, such as Gamergate evolving into a reflection of broader cultural divides.

Eek!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media Podcasts Internet History Culture
  1. One man uses social media to cope with memory loss after trauma by tweeting constantly. It's a unique and fascinating way of helping him remember.
  2. Podcasts have seen a resurgence in popularity due to changes in the radio industry. People now prefer on-demand, snippet-based content, which has increased podcast listeners.
  3. The concept of 'doppelnamers' explores what happens when someone else on the internet shares your name, creating an interesting digital identity phenomenon worth investigating.

#Hip and #cool

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Celebrities Memes Mystery
  1. Content moderators sift through internet content so you don't have to, a vital but often distressing job.
  2. The internet harbors a new kind of adept yet troubling figure, like the suspected celebrity photo hacker, showcasing a disturbing trend.
  3. Investigative stories on the web can hold powerful insights into privacy and data concerns, rather than just superficial entertainment.

It's not me -- it's you.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture Books Internet Music Social media
  1. Some people hold onto domain names related to diseases and wait to sell them for high prices. For instance, one person has held onto Ebola.com for six years.
  2. After some life events, like a death in the family, voicemails can be a comforting way for people to express care and support.
  3. A woman pretended to be 113 years old to get a Facebook account, leading to questions about the impact of social media on privacy and personal information.

Prettyyy crazy

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture History Technology Social media Internet Celebrities
  1. Online dating and online trading face similar challenges like too many options, impatience, and a lack of focus on the bigger picture.
  2. You can make a significant income on Twitter by sharing mostly true 'facts' and building a strong brand especially for the younger and more gullible audience.
  3. Stalking wedding hashtags can be surprisingly entertaining, giving you a peek into the often extravagant and sometimes bizarre items on registries.

"This message could not be delivered because it contains the phrase 'LOL.'"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Food & Drink Internet Social media Entertainment
  1. Some college students are turning to 'sugar daddies' to help finance their education.
  2. Internet sleuths can sometimes assist police in investigations, but their impact is mixed and uncertain.
  3. There's humor in imagining new, useful error messages for the internet, like blocking messages with 'LOL' for adults.

STEP IT UP, slacker.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Internet Wearable Tech Social media Online Culture Digital Trends
  1. The internet hit one billion websites milestone. Not all of them are great, but the ones that are bring us unique and fun content.
  2. Nowadays, having a Fitbit and aiming for 10,000 steps on top of other Type-A behaviors is the new standard for success.
  3. Even long-time Twitter users like Erin Kissane are considering leaving the platform due to its troubles.

What do the Fappening, Ray Rice and ISIS bombings have in common?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Internet Language
  1. Inside the online world of the women of ISIS reveals a chilling juxtaposition between mundane activities and macabre behavior.
  2. The Fappening, Ray Rice, and ISIS bombings are all linked by the rise of connected cameras, posing ethical questions about what should be watched, shared, and photographed.
  3. Our frequent use of a 'signature word' is revealing, showing why we gravitate towards certain unique terms and expressions.

Sucked dry by the economics of the infinite scroll

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Privacy Innovation
  1. The Internet has become a failure due to the overuse of the infinite scroll and lack of innovation.
  2. Twitter may be moving away from being a platform for public conversation towards focusing on money and negativity.
  3. It's surprising to see a 33-year-old man with a cocaine habit running a forum to share stolen nudes.

Spirit rush? More like SPIRIT CRUSH.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Media Entertainment Social Issues Relationships
  1. Avoid checking work email on weekends to maintain a healthier work-life balance and boost productivity.
  2. Get insight into the experiences and perspectives of individuals in unique and often misunderstood professions, like being a popular porn star.
  3. Explore new and diverse forms of entertainment and media, such as watching Twitch and following online gaming tournaments. Find unexpected enjoyment beyond traditional TV shows.