The hottest Social media Substack posts right now

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There's no such thing as TMI

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Online, there's no such thing as TMI - whether it's weird, gross, personal, or uncomfortable. Maureen O’Connor’s essay on sharing is witty and important in today's oversharing culture.
  2. YouTube can teach many things - someone suggested learning to butcher an animal, adding some humor into educational discussions.
  3. Sitting next to Obama at brunch and other interesting gems like that make for amusing reads people enjoy sharing.

Plz don't twerk before 10.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 14
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott wrote about shady marketers in an interesting essay on social media controversy.
  2. Unemployed people spending lots of time on Facebook correlates with the unemployment rate, as found by Businessweek.
  3. Web analytics can now influence book authors, leading to issues like clickbait and Upworthy headlines spreading to literature.

Problem 17: Minimum cost of painting N houses up to K different colors.[Facebook]

Technology Made Simple • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The problem involves minimizing the cost of painting N houses with up to K different colors, ensuring no neighboring houses have the same color.
  2. Matrix traversal and cost calculations are key components of solving this problem.
  3. It's essential to consider the cost of building each house with a specific color to determine the minimum overall cost.
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Of users and direct messaging (pt. 2)

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The post discusses working on a direct messaging feature, including adding channel memberships, 'Current' attributes, and Turbo Streams.
  2. Various links to resources like activerecord-postgres_enum, .create_or_find_by, and Nomnoml are shared within the post.
  3. The content also mentions utilizing Turbo Streams and Current Attributes in the context of developing messaging functionalities.

Traditional moderation systems struggle to cope with AI-generated content; Anthropic and Inflection release GPT-4 class models; why AI benchmarks tell us so little; NIST plagued by workplace issues

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Traditional content moderation systems struggle to handle AI-generated content as AI becomes more adept at creating realistic harmful content.
  2. New approaches suggest the need for moderation at the point of creation rather than just distribution to prevent harmful AI-generated content from circulating.
  3. Content moderation strategies need to evolve by implementing measures like generative AI-powered detection systems and content verification mechanisms across the AI creation and distribution supply chain.

OpenAI became the nexus of tech in 2023; gaming is generative AI's proving ground; large language models will move from experimentation to adoption; researchers use Harry Potter to understand AI

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Gaming is a proving ground for generative AI, with technologies like large language models being adopted for more immersive player experiences.
  2. OpenAI became a central figure in the tech world in 2023, showcasing the potential of generative AI and large language models.
  3. Researchers are utilizing references like Harry Potter to better understand and develop artificial intelligence technologies.

Facebook IPO versus Snap IPO

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 17
💼 Business Social media
  1. Facebook was profitable when it went public, but Snap wasn't. Having a strong founding product CEO can be a good sign for a company's success.
  2. Comparing the engagement ratios of Facebook and Snap shows interesting insights. Snap users seem highly engaged.
  3. Snap and Facebook had different revenue and employee numbers at IPO. Managing rapid employee growth can be challenging for a company.

Test Post

Lukasz’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The post is a test to check functionality.
  2. The post contains a link to Lukasz Bartoszcze's Substack profile.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe for free to receive new posts and support the author's work.

Join my chat

Back To Sifar • 0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The post announces the addition of a subscriber chat in the Substack app for exclusive conversations, prompts, and updates.
  2. To join the chat, subscribers need to download the Substack app on iOS or Android and turn on push notifications to stay updated with the conversation.
  3. The process to get started includes downloading the app, opening the chat icon, and joining the thread to interact.

How to stop having transactional friends

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Social media
  1. Consider moving away from having transactional friendships and focus on the value of genuine relationships.
  2. It's important to appreciate and prioritize friends who offer honest feedback and support, even when no payment is involved.
  3. Friendship is about more than just transactions - genuine connections and meaningful interactions make a significant difference.

Is AI hijacking your conversations?

Cosmos • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Instagram is testing Creator AI to assist creators in managing interactions with fans using AI chatbots that mimic creators' tone and style.
  2. Elon Musk announced that new users on X will have to pay to tweet to combat bots, which has sparked controversy and discussion.
  3. Taylor Swift secured an independent deal with TikTok, showcasing the importance of artists controlling their music's distribution and negotiating power.

Are you feeling influencer fatigue?

Cosmos • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Influencer fatigue is becoming more common as people are tired of influencers flaunting luxurious lifestyles and promoting products.
  2. Loud budgeting is gaining popularity, with individuals openly discussing financial decisions and sharing money-saving tips.
  3. Google is making significant updates to fight off search spam, particularly targeting AI-generated content that aims to manipulate search rankings.

Friends don't let friends write with AI

Cosmos • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Originality in writing is crucial for genuine connection and engagement with readers.
  2. AI-generated content lacks authenticity and can be easily detected for its lack of human touch.
  3. Good writing sets individuals apart and is an essential skill for effective communication, even when AI tools can assist with brainstorming ideas.

Sam Lavigne: Real Deepfakes and Fake Deepfakes

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The fear of deepfakes eroding democracy is prominent, but the actual threat may be from established institutions.
  2. Detecting a real that appears fake is more challenging than identifying a fake that seems real.
  3. Creating a 'fake deepfake' involves technical steps that are simpler compared to making a real deepfake, which requires specific tools and hardware.

Jak Ritger: DIGITAL LOCAL: Prehistory of Viral Media

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Memes are complex and not fully understood in terms of what truly defines them - it's not just the image but also its context, language, style, and speed.
  2. Understanding the historical context of 'Viral Media' helps in appreciating its impact on art and culture over time, providing insights into today's media landscape.
  3. Exploring different forms of media and art through history, from Surrealism to Outsider Art, helps in dissecting the evolution and influence of viral content.

Eva & Franco Mattes: Abuse Standards Violations (Excerpt)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Social media
  1. Artists Eva & Franco Mattes showcase the clearly defined content boundaries on social media platforms through leaked internal documents, helping users better understand moderation rules.
  2. Despite the increasing automation in content moderation, there is still a substantial need for human interpretation, often carried out by gig workers worldwide, which leads to high turnover rates due to disturbing content exposure and irregular work hours.
  3. Part-time content moderators are often unaware of the platforms they are moderating for, as the origin and ownership of the moderation guidelines remain undisclosed.

Sakshi Rakshale: Jim-cels Vs 'Mirin-chads

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Fitness influencers like Zyzz and Lexx Little have had a strong impact on the digital fitness culture, promoting motivation and gym routines.
  2. The rise of SARM Goblins, teens using performance-enhancing drugs like SARMs to get buff, has sparked debates within the bodybuilding community.
  3. Access to performance-enhancing drugs online has changed the landscape for young bodybuilders, posing potential risks and challenges.

Sarah Chekfa: Viral When You Cry (On Main)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Crying selfies have become a trend, representing a range of emotions from deep sadness to joy, with authenticity being a key value for Gen Z.
  2. Posting crying selfies on social media blurs lines between vulnerability, authenticity, and performative behavior, impacting how emotions are shared and perceived online.
  3. The monetization of crying selfies by brands and the viral nature of exaggerated emotional expressions on social media platforms reveal the complex interplay between genuine emotions and commercial interests.

Nick Vyssotsky: (Cobwebs Spun Back & Forth In The Sky)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Social media
  1. The artwork 'Cobwebs Spun Back & Forth In The Sky' is a montage of videos gathered from social media platforms and set to music from a film.
  2. The artist compiled the videos not purposely, but by liking them on various social media networks, inadvertently creating an archive of their online experiences.
  3. The piece serves as a representation of the artist's online life and the broader internet landscape, revealing how users interpret and create meaning from the content they encounter.

Brandon Avery Joyce: Karaoke, TikTok, and Mimesis

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Love transforms the beloved into an ideal beyond perfection, showcased in personal gestures like fanvids, showcasing the power of mimesis in TikTok's rise.
  2. Karaoke is not just about imitation but a deep communal connection through responding truthfully to musical influences and emotions, showcasing the essence of mimesis.
  3. Music, TikTok, and karaoke operate on the concept of mimesis, where reproducing tensions and contradictions in creative ways enriches the artistic experience but can also lead to aesthetic depletion.

Noura Tafeche: 75 Tbps of Cute Violence Compass

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The digital space is evolving with a mix of cuteness and violence, blurring lines between tenderness and extremism.
  2. New bizarre concepts are emerging online, mixing human rights, military themes, OnlyFans, and other unexpected elements.
  3. An imaginative, dystopian future scenario is described with societal structures based on pacifism, OnlyFans, unboxing, waifus, and more.

Eamon Levesque: We Need To Talk About Mikey

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Mikey's online presence highlights the phenomenon of internet micro-celebrities showcasing funny but concerning content based on their mental health struggles.
  2. The concept of a 'Cringe Vortex' categorizes how individuals can unintentionally become targets of online mockery, leading to potential mental health issues and harmful repercussions.
  3. Learning from past cases like ChrisChan, a structured understanding of the phases and potential exits from the 'Cringe Vortex' can help in recognizing and possibly preventing similar situations in the future.

Pixel Austerity: Brand Manifesto

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Pixel Austerity promotes reducing online carbon footprint by dithering images, making them less resource-intensive and retro-looking.
  2. The movement challenges the idea of wasteful NFTs and advocates for greener alternatives.
  3. Pixel Austerity critiques performative activism on social media and aims to provoke thoughts on systemic change for a sustainable future.

Attila Haraszti: The Dire, Bullshit Economics of Twitch Creators

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The majority of Twitch creators do not earn enough to reach the Euro-American minimum wage, relying on additional sources like patrons and sponsorships to make a living.
  2. There is a small percentage of creators on Twitch, approximately 0.117%, who are on track to earn the minimum wage in 2021, highlighting the challenges many creators face in achieving sustainable incomes.
  3. The creator economy includes around 50-60 million 'aspiring' content creators worldwide, but only a fraction of them, about 1 million, are considered 'professionals' who can make at least the minimum wage from social platforms.

Academic Fraud: The Memeing of Mark Fisher

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Mark Fisher may not have appreciated memes and jokes made about him, as he seemed serious and critical in his views.
  2. Despite some of Mark Fisher's predictions about social media not coming true, there is still value in the online discourse and sharing of niche interests through memes and content.
  3. The act of 'shitposting' and creating memes can unintentionally lead to a better understanding of complex topics and attract new readers to philosophical works.

Erik Simkins

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Economic pressures, mismatched art institutions' values, and lack of political agency outlets can lead people to social media for expression.
  2. A posting style like STARSEED phenomenon can bypass platform moderation while conveying messages without direct political claims.
  3. Content encouraging gains-seeking can be redirected for community benefit, highlighting the importance of strength-building strategies in different contexts.

Nate Sloan: Public-Private Partnerships for Mediate-Immediate Experiences

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Advertisement experiences in skyscrapers are positioned as an escape from enclosed spaces like the home office.
  2. Architectural experiences like 'Vessel' and 'Summit OV' reflect the merging of public and private spaces, driven by market incentives and social media influence.
  3. The dynamic between public and private sectors in urban development highlights the shift towards commercial interests over public good, impacting the concept of public space.

Jak Ritger & Anthony Simons: Plotting Attention Bubbles

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Internet users' attention is fleeting, with online trends rising and disappearing quickly, posing challenges for sustained activism.
  2. Attention bubbles cover diverse topics but share ephemerality, reaching peaks rapidly but crashing equally fast.
  3. Activism relying on online engagement faces challenges of sustainability and real-world impact, emphasizing the need for cohesive, collaborative efforts offline.

Noelle: Reclaim the Network

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The Internet culture is shifting towards a gamified and algorithm-driven state, where e-deologies are emerging as new forms of radicalism and expression among the younger generation.
  2. There is a transition from the depressive anhedonia described by Mark Fisher to a more anxious and delirious cultural state, marked by a multitude of splintering e-deologies in response to capitalism's contradictions.
  3. The concept of networks and connections in the digital age is explored through mythological figures, emphasizing the importance of becoming unknowable to effectively combat capitalist realism and envision alternative futures.

Step Out of the Water

Chris' Blog • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Narcissists, especially those with narcissistic personality disorder, exhibit specific traits like grandiosity and lack of empathy.
  2. For a codependent dealing with a narcissist, reacting with derangement or anger doesn't change the narcissist's behavior and can be harmful to the codependent.
  3. Exiting the cycle of derangement caused by a narcissistic relationship is empowering and essential for personal well-being and reducing societal discord.

Jealousy

The Flawed Yogi Report • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Social media
  1. Jealousy can arise from comparing ourselves to others, but it's important to recognize and value our own unique accomplishments and strengths.
  2. Social media often showcases people's highlight reels, leading us to compare our real, complex lives to their curated images.
  3. It's crucial to appreciate and respect the essential work we do, whether it's glamorous or not, and to acknowledge our own worth and value.

Elections '24 : Here's four design changes platforms should be making

techandsocialcohesion • 0 implied HN points • 12 May 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Platforms should consider setting rate limits and circuit breakers to increase participation of representative voices and decrease exposure to divisive content.
  2. Design changes should prioritize quality-based content rankers over engagement-based ones to promote positive user experiences and minimize exposure to harmful content.
  3. Promoting and amplifying authoritative content about elections can help platforms combat misinformation and build trust with users.

Beyond engagement-based ranking: The case of Pinterest

techandsocialcohesion • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Social media companies are exploring ways beyond engagement-based ranking to ensure user safety and quality content.
  2. Pinterest is focused on tuning AI algorithms for positivity and emotional wellbeing to improve user experiences.
  3. Pinterest CEO Bill Ready emphasizes that prioritizing safety and emotional wellbeing can be a good business model, leading to positive changes in the industry.

Yesterday’s Legislation is Failing Us in the Fight Against Tech-Fueled Violence

techandsocialcohesion • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Legislation needs updating to address tech-fueled violence. Existing laws fail to hold tech companies accountable for harmful content they facilitate or create.
  2. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch have been implicated in spreading hate and extremism. The companies' algorithms have been shown to amplify harmful content.
  3. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act offers broad immunity to tech companies but is outdated. There is a need to redefine accountability in light of platforms' roles in spreading online harm.

Let's talk about open claims, endless argument, and how social media works.

The End(s) of Argument • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 23
🚌 Education Social media
  1. Claims in discussions are not just statements; they play a focal role in an argument by trying to change attitudes.
  2. On social media, many posts share evidence that supports larger unstated claims, making it vital to understand the context of the information being shared.
  3. Misinformation often thrives when evidence is real but misused to back a claim it does not support, highlighting the importance of critically evaluating information and its context.