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goodness gracious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  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" Weeked Edition: Srsly

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Extreme ironing is actually considered a sport, showcasing the interesting and unusual hobbies people can have.
  2. There are fascinating and bizarre stories on Wikipedia that can be great conversation starters for future dinner parties.
  3. You can download a roundup of digital culture longreads or pick and click through the links that interest you, offering flexibility in your reading experience.

l-o-l hilarious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 15
😂 Humor Social media
  1. Video game culture can be hostile towards women, but some women thrive professionally in esports despite the challenges.
  2. Humans of New York, while popular, may not offer deep storytelling but rather attractive visuals and short quotes for social media sharing.
  3. Social media conflicts, like ISIS Twitter beef, can sometimes be oddly amusing to observe.

Hate-heart

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Trolling used to be more about humor and skill rather than harassment and meanness. We should bring back the art of clever trolling.
  2. In the social media world, there are unique individuals like Crosby Tailor who not only model but also sell cookies claimed to help burn fat.
  3. Playing digital games like Tetris might have lasting effects as some individuals see the game when they close their eyes, and scientists are still exploring the reasons behind this phenomenon.

"Links" Weekend Edition: so ghost, such pumpkin

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  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 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.

Believe it or not

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Technology has always played a crucial role in shaping social movements, from the civil rights movement to modern movements like #BlackLivesMatter.
  2. A shady get-rich-quick scheme on the internet involves creating fake 'experts' who publish books on Amazon under their names and manipulate reviews for profit.
  3. YouTuber Tyler Oakley represents a new model of gay millennial identity, challenging stereotypes and norms.

brb

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. In today's always-connected world, there's a decline in using offline sign-offs like 'brb'
  2. Facebook Messenger is striving to dominate the internet by investing in extensive development
  3. In-flight safety videos have become viral marketing tools, creating a trend online

Everyone will know

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. When sharing your life online, consider when to turn the camera off, especially during sensitive moments like tragedies.
  2. The history of CSS color names is both fascinating and quirky, with colors like 'peru' and 'rebecca' having interesting stories behind them.
  3. In the virtual world of The Sims, divorce rates are low because they are computer characters and not real people.

Just say no

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Online romance scams often follow a specific five-step pattern, sometimes leading victims to become money launderers.
  2. Despite predictions of their demise, print books remain popular due to their beauty and possibly poor e-reader design.
  3. Online dating may not be as effective as we think. The main difference between dating apps might just be their marketing teams.

Lol, dare to dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Meet the guy who helped Trump go viral - his social media assistant Justin McConney.
  2. Eternal September - a constant clash over online voices on the internet depicted as being in September forever.
  3. Digital romance and texting errors - a story of texting the wrong number leading to a unique love story coinciding with new findings on digital romance.

That's some BS

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  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 Social media
  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
  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.

Overrated

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Meet Lilli Hymowitz, the 'prom queen of Instagram' who redefined high school popularity online.
  2. In defense of YouTube's controversial star KSI, recognizing he is young and deserves some understanding for his behavior.
  3. Explore the zany niche community of Celeb Heights that solely debates celebrity stature online.

The struggle is real

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The myth of the #luckygirl on Instagram - why pretend to live a lucky life when hard work is something to be proud of?
  2. Annotation culture is growing with platforms like Genius and Kindle - but is it just a trend or a meaningful shift in how we engage with content?
  3. Addressing unconscious gender bias in the tech industry using Margaret Gould Stewart's insightful essay.

Aw, that's so great!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Meet the stars of anti-anorexia Instagram and consider how their fame can impact others seeking help.
  2. Reflect on whether our gadgets will ultimately make us happier or not, especially considering the importance of personal relationships for happiness.
  3. Prepare for smartphone assistants to evolve to AI-level capabilities beyond Siri.

tf...?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  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.

Blasts and baes and wtfs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  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.

Proof that truth is stranger than fiction

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Facebook may know a lot about us, but it's a reminder that we can never fully know someone, not even an AI.
  2. Twitter is going after shady syndicates making money off 'parody' accounts with millions of followers, signaling potential trouble for them.
  3. Gamergate has evolved beyond gaming and journalism ethics to focus on the idea of radical free speech everywhere.

Dehumanizing creep

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The 'black digital intelligentsia' is a powerful social movement led by a diverse group of modern intellectuals, making an impact through social media.
  2. There's a caution against becoming too reliant on technology for fulfilling essential human roles, as it could lead to dehumanization.
  3. Cover songs are popular on Spotify because artists can make more money copying popular songs like Taylor Swift's hits.

"Hustle"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 15
📰 News Social media
  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.