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Planet of Person Guys

Freddie deBoer • 5040 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society Literature Criticism Social Trends Online behavior
  1. Contemporary social culture often relies on the notion of Person-Guys, predictable stereotypes that people aspire not to be.
  2. Society evolves, but Person-Guy stereotypes remain stagnant, failing to capture the complexity of individuals' growth and change over time.
  3. Insecurity and projection play a significant role in perpetuating Person-Guy discourse, with individuals projecting their own fears onto these stereotypes.
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They Will Never, Ever Stop Lying About Everything, But Don't Give Them The Attention They Want

Singal-Minded • 1813 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Twitter Rumors Online behavior Accountability Social media
  1. They will never stop lying about everything, but don't give them the attention they want.
  2. Ignore the rumors and defamatory comments online to avoid getting caught up in negativity.
  3. Focus on your work and don't engage with those who aim to bring you down on social media.

I posted 300+ Threads in 3 days

Both Are True • 531 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Content creation Digital Platforms Technology impact Online behavior
  1. The author posted over 300 threads in 3 days on Threads app, narrating the experience and reflecting on the impact.
  2. Threads can be a platform for sharing thoughts and experiences, but the author also highlighted its distractions and questioned the significance.
  3. The text encourages reflecting on the meaning and impact of digital platforms like Threads, urging readers to consider their choices and values.

Sunday Strip: Memory Test

Who is Robert Malone • 36 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Online behavior
  1. Sea lioning is a trolling tactic online, where attackers ask endless questions insincerely to appear civil while trying to exhaust the target.
  2. Sea lioning can make a person seem unreasonable by maintaining a facade of civility while feigning ignorance on the topic.
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Rage against the machine

Logging the World • 458 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Content creation Monetization Audience Building Online behavior
  1. The competition for attention on social media has evolved over time, with platforms now offering monetary rewards for content creators based on ad views.
  2. Twitter's new payment system incentivizes generating 5 million page impressions in 3 months, potentially leading to a culture of provocative and controversial content for profit.
  3. Platforms like Substack provide an alternative space for creators to build an audience and share longer, thoughtful pieces outside the cycle of inflammatory content and hate clicks.

What's so alluring about incest fic?

Default Wisdom • 188 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Fandom Psychology Online behavior Fantasy
  1. The appeal of incest fic in fandom may stem from a desire for emotional intimacy and intensity.
  2. Online behaviors like playing the victim can be influenced by internet culture and the need for validation.
  3. Being labeled 'dangerous' online can hold a certain allure, while being called 'insincere' can be more dismissive and delegitimizing.

TWITTER FILES: Twitter Provided Privileged Access to Banning Queen, Taylor Lorenz

The DisInformation Chronicle • 520 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Journalism Ethics Online behavior Censorship
  1. Twitter provided privileged access to Taylor Lorenz for banning accounts and monitoring online conversations about her.
  2. Taylor Lorenz had a pattern of reporting accounts and individuals she disagreed with, resulting in suspensions.
  3. Lorenz faced allegations of doxing and influencing social media platforms to take action against her critics.

I was targeted for harassment on Twitter and all I got was bored

Something interesting • 9 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Harassment Gun Rights Free speech Online behavior
  1. The writer faced online harassment on Twitter but found the attacks to be boring and tedious.
  2. The harassment mainly consisted of anti-gay slurs, threats of violence, and attempts to provoke by targeting personal aspects.
  3. Despite the negative experience, the writer found solace in exploring other online platforms and enjoying TV shows.

Anatomy of an online outrage mob

Conspirador Norteño • 67 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Online behavior Twitter Harassment Threats
  1. Right-wing social media influencers can cause online outrage mobs by tagging institutions on Twitter.
  2. 72 school district, university, and hospital accounts experienced a significant spike in mentions after being tagged by an influencer.
  3. The barrage of tweets following these tags often include threats of real-world violence, violating Twitter's terms of service.

Devour Me, Mummy

Reactionary Feminist • 25 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Youth Surveillance Digital Culture Online behavior
  1. Thirty percent of zoomers support surveillance cameras in homes, linking to a decline in democratic norms and a rise in authoritarian control.
  2. The shift towards supporting surveillance may be influenced by factors like early childcare experiences and internet citizenship norms.
  3. Younger generations, accustomed to digital surveillance and online authority, are transitioning towards post-liberal subjects.

If you can't stand the heat

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 79 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Social media Online behavior
  1. Maintaining large Facebook groups can be challenging and may lead to chaos as seen with the New York Times' 77,000-person 'Cooking Community.'
  2. Online communities, even around popular brands like Peloton, can face difficulties in moderation and dealing with internal factions.
  3. Mainstream brands may reconsider their involvement in online platforms due to the challenges faced in building and managing communities, especially if financial benefits are not clear.

The biggest killjoy you ever clicked

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Online behavior Digital Platforms Tech news
  1. If Huck Finn existed on the Internet, it might look something like a troll faking his death online and facing the consequences, shifting from old ways.
  2. Facebook portrays itself as neutral but in reality has a distinct moral code that it imposes worldwide, which may not align with everyone's values.
  3. Teenagers in 2016 offer insights like 'bae' and 'on fleek' are no longer 'cool', showing shifting trends and language among young people.

What a time to be alive

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Tech industry Online behavior Internet culture
  1. Elon Musk made changes to Twitter including changing the logo to a doge, inspired by past interactions with a meme stonker.
  2. Boys online are influenced by influencers selling misogyny, while the creator economy faces an existential crisis.
  3. Companies like Lululemon attempted to shift to selling services over products, reflecting a broader trend in business.

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.

It's late and the Internet is depressing

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Social media Artificial Intelligence Online behavior
  1. DeRay McKesson's campaign for mayor in Baltimore faces challenges despite his influence in Black Lives Matter.
  2. The evolution of technology brings up questions about defining what it means to be human versus what it means to be a robot.
  3. Combining human moderation, education, and bots can be an effective strategy in dealing with internet trolls.