The hottest Social media Substack posts right now

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

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture 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 Social media
  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.
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It could be worse (!!)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Oct 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Kim Kardashian spoke at a tech conference, ranked lower than other tech figures - surprisingly hilarious!
  2. Phone booths are being converted to track smartphones in New York, while used as charging stations in London - so sneaky!
  3. Data brokers like NewsBios create detailed dossiers on journalists, including their politics and self-esteem - creepy and concerning!

That ish

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Yelp reviews correlate closely with Michelin Guide ratings for New York restaurants.
  2. A blonde, tattooed girl from Texas became an unexpected symbol of ISIS due to misunderstandings on Twitter.
  3. Digital infidelity is increasingly common in the age of modern relationships, alongside trends like sexting and Facebook official status updates.

$$$

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Cyberbullying can have long-lasting impacts, even when the victim confronts the bully years later.
  2. LiveLeak gained notoriety for hosting controversial videos, like the beheading of journalist James Foley, refusing removal of graphic content.
  3. When pets become internet memes, they can often overshadow their real-life counterparts in popularity and recognition.

Oy, the kids these days

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Researchers tracked tweets before and after breakups, revealing funny, sad, and typical youth behaviors.
  2. 4chan's mysterious activities include leaking nudes and convincing people to nuke iPhones.
  3. North Korea's controlled national intranet operates secretly and humorously, with notable features like enlarged fonts for Kim Jong Un's name.

Sexting a bot

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Gaming can explore important topics like sex, feminism, and mental illness through interactive experiences.
  2. Revisiting the evolution of website Digg highlights how the web has grown and changed over time.
  3. Pranking someone by manipulating Facebook's targeted ads can lead to some amusing results.

STEP IT UP, slacker.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  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.

The number of f*cks I give

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Research suggests people may be more honest via email and text than face-to-face, though it doesn't guarantee morality or kindness.
  2. Screenshots have become a common way to capture moments in our digital lives akin to personal perspectives.
  3. Designing new emojis is a challenge as they're regulated by a small, overworked non-profit organization.

Y'all take heart.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. A series of viral memes are subtly putting down black women, so be mindful of the language used in memes.
  2. Critiques of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge question the showy nature and the pressure to participate, sparking backlash against viral trends.
  3. The most successful Kickstarter campaign is for a cooler with a blender, showing the power of creative and practical innovations.

Looking this good is exhausting

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Joining exclusive online communities can be intriguing, but the entry bar is often set high with specialized knowledge requirements.
  2. Social media platforms struggle to effectively protect users from harassment, despite using flagging systems.
  3. In rural areas, many Americans still rely on dial-up internet due to limited broadband access, not just due to being elderly or technophobic.

We can twerk it out

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Email remains a strong communication tool on the internet, enduring despite new platforms and technologies.
  2. Unboxing videos on Youtube are a popular trend where people film themselves opening products like toys and shoes.
  3. One New Yorker used a chatbot to chat with people on OkCupid, showing how technology can impact dating and online interactions.

Gotta shun that Instagram life

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 12 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Competitive web surfing is a novel sport without physical exertion or high skill requirements, offering real-ish prizes.
  2. The SketchFactor app may reinforce stereotypes, inequalities, and influence personal decisions based on potentially biased data.
  3. The tech industry in Silicon Valley faces issues of drug abuse, with programmers using Adderall to enhance performance as a symptom of larger problems.

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Immigration crisis can be influenced by smugglers using Facebook to advertise their services and migrants using the site to connect with previous travelers.
  2. Videos captured on smartphones can aid investigations, but the constant presence of cameras might desensitize viewers to the urgency of crimes.
  3. Certain exclusive restaurants are opting for ticket sales over reservations, shifting the dining experience.

DOOMED.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Aug 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Teenagers go crazy at VidCon for Youtube stars, showing the power of online celebrity.
  2. Silicon Valley's latest trend is instant gratification apps, catering to people who want things immediately.
  3. Charging your phone at a bar can be acceptable, as long as you tip the bartender.

Things that everyone hates

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Google is working on a project for a font that supports all languages, trying to solve the issue of missing characters on foreign websites.
  2. Accusations of a feminist conspiracy on Wikipedia by male advocates have interesting implications but lack substantial evidence.
  3. There's a group called 'women against feminism' explaining their stance through an anti-feminist hashtag that went viral.

What's this Notorious

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Defending 'clickbait' can actually be about encouraging people to read valuable content on the internet instead of dismissing everything as worthless.
  2. Chefs have a love-hate relationship with Yelp, feeling it has both ruined and supported them, showing a complex dynamic.
  3. Sharing personal content online can lead to unexpected outcomes, like viral success causing unwanted reactions and responses.

WELP.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Success in conflicts can be influenced by more than firepower; strategic messaging also plays a crucial role.
  2. Weird Al Yankovic's online presence exemplifies an understanding of the digital landscape that many others lack.
  3. Professional video gaming requires strict discipline and comes with its own set of pressures and challenges.