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Mental health
frombmmagazine.co.uk
6 days ago

The Healing Power of Anonymous Chat: A Safe Space for Mental Wellness

Anonymous chat rooms enable safe, judgment-free discussions about mental health, fostering connection and understanding.
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#deplatforming
fromHackernoon
9 months ago
Online Community Development

The Streisand Effect in Action: How Attempts to Silence Kiwi Farms Led to a Digital Revival | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
9 months ago
Online Community Development

The Streisand Effect in Action: How Attempts to Silence Kiwi Farms Led to a Digital Revival | HackerNoon

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#internet-culture
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 months ago

The age of being 'very online' is over. Here's why.

Internet culture has become mainstream, making it difficult for individuals to claim a unique understanding of memes and trends.
The rise of social media has led to widespread access to memes, fundamentally changing their exclusivity.
Many social media users struggle to find suitable platforms for their content amidst rapid changes in existing ones.
Social media marketing
fromMashable
2 months ago

The age of being 'very online' is over. Here's why.

Internet culture has become mainstream, making it difficult for individuals to claim a unique understanding of memes and trends.
The rise of social media has led to widespread access to memes, fundamentally changing their exclusivity.
Many social media users struggle to find suitable platforms for their content amidst rapid changes in existing ones.
more#internet-culture
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Roblox CEO says he wants to protect your kids - but you're going to need to pitch in, too.

Roblox appeals to a young audience, raising safety and oversight concerns that executives must address to build trust with parents and regulators.
#reddit
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

A Reddit moderation tool is flagging 'Luigi' as potentially violent content

Reddit's moderation tool is incorrectly flagging the word 'Luigi' as violent, affecting innocent gaming conversations.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

A Reddit moderation tool is flagging 'Luigi' as potentially violent content

Reddit's moderation tool is incorrectly flagging the word 'Luigi' as violent, affecting innocent gaming conversations.
more#reddit
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Who Are Tankies Talking About? | HackerNoon

Our analysis of tankies reveals that their primary focus is on ideologies connected to China and a distinct engagement with American politics, particularly critical of U.S. interventions.
Left-wing politics
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#market-volatility
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Dogecoin's Price Volatility: Analyzing Celebrity Influence and Social Media Impact

Dogecoin's price volatility is largely influenced by celebrity endorsements and online community actions, rather than traditional market fundamentals.
Cryptocurrency
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Dogecoin's Price Volatility: Analyzing Celebrity Influence and Social Media Impact

Dogecoin's price volatility is largely influenced by celebrity endorsements and online community actions, rather than traditional market fundamentals.
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SF music
fromPitchfork
3 months ago

Meet the Composers of the Survivor Soundtrack-And the Fans Recreating It Online

Survivor's impact on reality TV and its fandom has evolved into various subcultures, including a fascination with its music.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

The pain of discontinued items, and the thrill of finding them online | TechCrunch

Discontinued items often prompt emotional responses and renewed searches among fans, highlighting their popularity and the unique online communities forming around them.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My wife and I met in a Facebook group as teens. Despite living in different parts of the world, we had so much in common.

Chance encounters in online communities can lead to unexpected and life-changing relationships.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The femosphere is the internet's toxic women-focused answer to the manosphere

The femosphere arises as a female-centric reaction to the manosphere, promoting financial strategies for women in dating.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things and build a bridge towards them

The Facebook group Poisons Help offers a rare glimpse of hope and community on the internet, where experts provide urgent guidance about toxic plants and fungi.
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
6 months ago

"Click bait", "Call to action", "Social Media", Automatic playing of audio and or video, overadvertisement, and revenue from advertisements on tragedies, have ruined the internet --- where do we go from there?

The early internet was more peaceful and less commercialized; reclaiming a genuine online experience is still possible today.
fromShopify
7 months ago

7 Types of Online Communities: How To Build Community (2024) - Shopify

Participating in online communities allows users to engage in discussions, share content, and meaningfully interact globally, reflecting their shared interests or goals.
Online Community Development
fromAxios
8 months ago

DIY medicine draws frustrated patients to online forums

Patients are taking their health into their own hands by utilizing wearables, telehealth, and self-management strategies, responding to healthcare system demands.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

School Shooters: Recognizing Extreme Overvalued Beliefs

Extreme overvalued beliefs (EOBs) are a key driver of most school and mass shootings, as opposed to traditional notions of delusions. They originate from grievances and become dangerously reinforced in online communities, creating an echo chamber for these ideas.
Privacy professionals
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