The hottest Social media Substack posts right now

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I didn't ghost you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Early notes on the Ashley Madison hack: Understanding the impact and consequences for the internet's future.
  2. Conversations about infidelity: A personal story of confronting a cheating ex through the Ashley Madison leak.
  3. Modern views on marriage and infidelity: Exploring the evolving concepts of love and monogamy in today's society.

NEVER FORGET.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 15
📰 News Social media
  1. The 'right to be forgotten' movement may impact the American Internet, especially for teens trying to erase digital regrets.
  2. Police may investigate juvenile crimes more when evidence goes viral, as seen in recent cases in Britain.
  3. Vine's best teen is featured in an interview, wrapping up Teen Day on Links.
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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 Social media
  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 Social media
  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.

A hashtag is something you smoke

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The internet culture often involves reappropriating and decontextualizing content, blurring the lines between stealing and art.
  2. Apps have emerged to help people cope with heartbreak by erasing online reminders of past relationships.
  3. Degrassi, a Canadian soap opera, was ahead of its time in portraying teen internet culture with references to social media platforms.

🐱💣💫

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  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 Social media
  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.

Can't even.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The idea of Secret Wedding Pinterest boards is surprisingly popular, with one third dedicated to wedding planning.
  2. The #BlackLivesMatter movement aimed to reshape the narrative for black Americans through social media, a powerful attempt regardless of backlash.
  3. Online anonymity isn't foolproof; linguistic patterns can reveal identity even when using a fake name, showcasing gender bias online.

The best thing on the Internet *

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  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.

The drama is real

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Charlie Charlie might be fake, but in the Bahamas, the drama is real. The country's religious and superstitious nature causes significant reactions even among intelligent individuals.
  2. Your traffic app, like Google-owned Waze, collects vast data sets. Cities can use this information for positive purposes, such as improving road conditions and reducing congestion.
  3. Traditional Swiss watchmaking is facing competition from the trendiness of smartwatches like the Apple Watch. The craft, known for its history and high cost, now contends with the rise of modern technology in timepieces.

My parents swiped right

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The town with no mobile phones in West Virginia to protect a local telescope showcases a life without modern distractions.
  2. Digital data preservation is a concern not only for personal records but also for films, revealing the challenges faced by small producers.
  3. The perspective on computer skills and 'geeks' in 1994 highlights the potential shift in societal views towards technology experts.

AMPED for that.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  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 Social media
  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.

~Big questions~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The man who sold his face to the Internet experienced mental health challenges and poverty as a result.
  2. The value and financial worth of YouTube stars are still uncertain and not fully understood.
  3. Exploring the intersection of food, robots, and 'cognitive' machines prompts contemplation about creativity and big questions.

Meme machine

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Fighting online propaganda with memes at the State Department is a strategy to combat ISIS social media influence.
  2. Google's innovative project this year focuses on creating unconventional office spaces that break traditional design norms.
  3. There are compelling arguments for quitting Twitter, reflecting on the platform's negative impact on daily life.

We found Wi-Fi in a hopeless place

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Friendship has been impacted by social media and big data, turning relationships into tools for personal gain.
  2. Tech companies are modeling their products after slot machines, utilizing addiction techniques for user engagement.
  3. Satirical depiction of Pinterest as a lady starts the day thanking the universe, showing a humorous take on social media platform personification.

Right meow

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The author was offline for two days working on a story, hence the lack of content in Links.
  2. The author shared a funny story about a woman taking her cat on a romantic dinner date in New York.
  3. Recommendations for reading materials on topics like the identity economy, futuristic food, and Kim Kardashian's book of selfies were provided in the post.

Hehehe

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Thank God the fine luminaries of the New Yorker cast their intellects on questions, like whether 'hahaha' or 'hehehe' is correct
  2. In court cases, lawyers are now checking victims' social profiles to gauge their emotional state
  3. The future of movies might shift towards 'screen movies' involving computers