The hottest Social media Substack posts right now

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Feelin' salty

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Your e-reader companies might be collecting detailed data on your reading habits, which could potentially change longer-form writing.
  2. There's a new service that texts you like an imaginary significant other, offering some rom-com potential.
  3. Instagram users explore the late night creative space with the hashtag #nightshift, sharing beautifully weird posts.

#deep

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jan 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Internet culture can bring unexpected characters and tools to address online harassment and support creativity.
  2. The intersection of internet and traditional publishing is evolving, with literary agents like Kate McKean bringing online phenomena to printed books.
  3. Questions about truth and engagement are raised in the online world, prompting deeper reflection on the nature of reality in a digital age.

Cool game bro

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Facebook's algorithm may not always accurately detect if you're faking your online persona.
  2. Algorithmic biases can lead to discriminatory outcomes, demonstrating that technology isn't immune to human prejudices.
  3. It's possible to form deep emotional connections with video game characters, raising questions about the boundaries between virtual and real relationships.
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"Thirsty"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. There is a rise in tracking every detail of one's life and health, from steps taken to how one sleeps, thanks to technology.
  2. Movies often depict the internet as a negative force that can harm relationships, mental health, and personal integrity.
  3. Interesting and unconventional connections can be made in unexpected ways, like using SoulCycle to communicate with Twitter's CEO, reflecting the concept of being 'thirsty'.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 15
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The hidden meaning of the tilde symbol is a mix of sarcasm and self-deprecatory embarrassment.
  2. Rap Genius underwent a transformation by removing the 'rap' aspect while maintaining its ambitious and somewhat bro-y vibe.
  3. Television has evolved significantly from its inception by a young inventor to potentially facing a fate similar to the VCR.

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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Infomania refers to hoarding digital content, which can be less funny due to privacy concerns.
  2. Some people have witnessed the development of social networking from its early days in the '90s.
  3. The Boston Globe reconstructed the life of Amazon's top reviewer who declined an interview.

PURE GOLD.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The resurgence of chat rooms online has significance beyond nostalgia, serving as an intimate space amidst public-facing social web and surveillance concerns.
  2. Even years after unintentionally gaining fame for 'restoring' a fresco, Cecilia Gimenez remains a notable figure and a hero in her internet-famous town.
  3. Questions about preloaded apps on phones raise reflections on modern tech values, like why certain apps are considered essential while others can be deleted.

Let's be real:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Ask.fm's battle against trolls and terrorists raises questions about the future of the site.
  2. A tweet about 'white men having it hard' sheds light on social media's impact on human behavior.
  3. Blogger Charles Johnson's controversial actions and threats of lawsuits create intrigue and attention.

Nothing you'd need to procure illegally

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The Sony hacks revealed embarrassing details of ordinary people's lives, showing how terrifying cyber attacks can be.
  2. Beware of online vigilantes like Chuck Johnson, who sabotage the idea of a folk Internet in their ruthless quest for 'truth.'
  3. The Ikea coffee table became a symbol of revisiting youthful stages of life, resonating with many through shared experiences.

Thank God for festive penguins

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  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.

Counting the goddamn days

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. An art critic reflects on the world of Art Instagram and the intrigue of observing without complete knowledge of the creators.
  2. Efforts to create 'digital smells' are yet to reach the realm of reality despite advancements in sending visual and auditory elements over the internet.
  3. Exploring the history of the internet through various formats like .html, .doc, and .psd that have shaped the online landscape.

~All the rage~

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Every election is heavily influenced by Facebook, shaping future outcomes more than TV ads.
  2. The Internet age brings 'grief porn' to the forefront, with emotional videos going viral.
  3. The notion of 'Internet culture' isn't loved globally; Americans are the main drivers of viral online trends.

Slow your roll, naysayers

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  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 Social media
  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.

83% of the Web is rubbish

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The term 'nerd' is used loosely nowadays, but there's a stark contrast between different types of nerds, leading to feelings of isolation and anger.
  2. There are young social media influencers who make significant money by tweeting as parody accounts, forming a lucrative network.
  3. Online mobs can wrongfully target individuals, like a stand-up comic, causing harassment and negative impacts.

The real cool kids

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The Internet's elite are now moving to exclusive social networks like 'A Small World' and 'IVY'. Entry is costly, applications are tough, and real connections are rare.
  2. Some people don't miss the days of face-to-face conversations as much as we think. This argument, from an amusingly British viewpoint, defends our obsession with iPhones.
  3. Virtual rebounds are now a thing - with constant sexting and affirmations without the need for real emotional investment or disruptions post-breakup.

Eek!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  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.

A smaller, cuddlier Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Nostalgia for a simpler, cozier Internet on platforms like Ello reflects a desire to reclaim past online experiences.
  2. Smartphone addiction isn't officially classified in the psychiatric field, even if phone use can be disruptive.
  3. Insight into the inner workings of Tinder reveals it may have more nerds and money than actual hook-ups happening.

#Hip and #cool

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  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.

*Waves*

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. If considering leaving a job, getting fired can be a win-win situation for both employee and employer.
  2. Speaking out against dangerous groups like cartels can have serious consequences and risks.
  3. The complexity of movements like Gamergate can lead to challenges in media coverage and understanding.