#internetculture — Public Fediverse posts

ABC News: White House launches Arcade.gov with computer game that lets players ‘deport’ migrants. “The White House announced the launch of what it called “Arcade.gov,” a website of five versions of classic computer games promoting the president’s agenda. The games include ‘Flappy Bill,’ ‘Build the Wall,’ ‘Rio Run,’ ‘Supply Line’ and ‘Trump Savings Tycoon.’ One of the games, ‘Rio Run,’ a […]

I was addicted to optimising my life, but it didn't make me happier

I was hooked by the idea that my lack of happiness and fulfilment in the present moment could be fixed if I just got better at my life.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/optimising-perspective-lifestyle/106962380

#MentalWellbeing #InternetCulture

[Tech Thoughts] The tightrope walk between online safety and draconian laws

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/tech-thoughts-tightrope-walk-online-safety-draconian-laws/

TechCrunch: Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now. “The story of the Virginia-based startup isn’t really about building something unique; it’s about a company trying to get its hands on abandoned trademarks that X relinquished. Even the homepage for the company clearly states its purpose is to go back and pick up what Elon Musk dropped when he renamed […]

Retail Gazette: Lush launches campaign highlighting harm caused by social media. “Lush is looking to spotlight the harm caused by big social media platforms in its new campaign, which is now live across all of its stores in the UK, EU, USA and Canada. The retailer left the major social media platforms, Snapchat, X, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook almost five years ago. And since then, the […]

Spotted in my RSS feeds: a Chrome extension called Retake the Lake. (This link goes to a GitHub repository. Here is the extension in the Chrome Web store.) “This is a (hopefully temporary) extension for Chrome browsers that corrects ‘Lake America’ to ‘Lake Ontario’ in two ways.”

Gothamist: TikTok is the new 311: New Yorkers tag Mayor Mamdani on social media for help. “Mamdani is being inundated with online requests for IRL fixes. The videos, which have become a meme on TikTok, show people begging Mamdani to take action on everything from mundane nuisances — like potholes and leaky subway stations — to more existential challenges like finding love. The requests have […]

if you call yourself a golden retriever, people may say sit

https://tacobout.online/2026/09/05/golden-retriever-boyfriend-dating-profile-archetype/

CNBC: South Korea’s AI rally is reshaping romance, reality shows and academic preferences. “South Korea’s AI stock rally is rapidly transforming different corners of the country’s society ranging all the way from romance to academics. In Korea’s dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after. Now the preferences are […]

Social media algorithm opt-in would curb 'manosphere', says advocate
By Clare Armstrong

Consent advocate Chanel Contos wants Australians to be able to opt out of algorithm-driven content.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/algorithm-social-media-sexism-manosphere/107104586

#InternetCulture #SocialMedia #FederalGovernment #ComputerScience #InformationTechnologyIndustry #ClareArmstrong

I sometimes think that some executive came up with the idea of getting perfectly reasonable people to behave like imbeciles as a wager — and then everyone forgot to remove the requirement.

#YouTube #Clickbait #YouTubeCreators #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #OnlineContent #MediaCriticism #InternetCulture #YouTubeThumbnails #ContentMarketing #Humour #Satire #TTMO

I sometimes think that some executive came up with the idea of getting perfectly reasonable people to behave like imbeciles as a wager — and then everyone forgot to remove the requirement.

#YouTube #Clickbait #YouTubeCreators #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #OnlineContent #MediaCriticism #InternetCulture #YouTubeThumbnails #ContentMarketing #Humour #Satire #TTMO

I sometimes think that some executive came up with the idea of getting perfectly reasonable people to behave like imbeciles as a wager — and then everyone forgot to remove the requirement.

#YouTube #Clickbait #YouTubeCreators #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #OnlineContent #MediaCriticism #InternetCulture #YouTubeThumbnails #ContentMarketing #Humour #Satire #TTMO

I sometimes think that some executive came up with the idea of getting perfectly reasonable people to behave like imbeciles as a wager — and then everyone forgot to remove the requirement.

#YouTube #Clickbait #YouTubeCreators #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #OnlineContent #MediaCriticism #InternetCulture #YouTubeThumbnails #ContentMarketing #Humour #Satire #TTMO

I sometimes think that some executive came up with the idea of getting perfectly reasonable people to behave like imbeciles as a wager — and then everyone forgot to remove the requirement.

#YouTube #Clickbait #YouTubeCreators #ContentCreators #CreatorEconomy #SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #OnlineContent #MediaCriticism #InternetCulture #YouTubeThumbnails #ContentMarketing #Humour #Satire #TTMO

ABC News (Australia): The manosphere continues to suck young men in as study reveals troubling findings. “Flynn Martin is one who says he was radicalised by the manosphere. He was 20 years old. A uni student. A self-professed doomscroller. But once the anti-women algorithm infiltrated his social media, it took just months for the hobby content creator to become another online prophet of […]

New York Times: After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down. This link goes to a gift article. “At around 5 p.m. on July 30, one day ahead of schedule, the DataLounge, a long-running online forum that became a gathering spot for (mostly) gay men, went dark. Just like that, tens of millions of posts spanning more than three decades simply disappeared.”

New York Times: After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down. This link goes to a gift article. “At around 5 p.m. on July 30, one day ahead of schedule, the DataLounge, a long-running online forum that became a gathering spot for (mostly) gay men, went dark. Just like that, tens of millions of posts spanning more than three decades simply disappeared.”

New York Times: After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down. This link goes to a gift article. “At around 5 p.m. on July 30, one day ahead of schedule, the DataLounge, a long-running online forum that became a gathering spot for (mostly) gay men, went dark. Just like that, tens of millions of posts spanning more than three decades simply disappeared.”

New York Times: After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down. This link goes to a gift article. “At around 5 p.m. on July 30, one day ahead of schedule, the DataLounge, a long-running online forum that became a gathering spot for (mostly) gay men, went dark. Just like that, tens of millions of posts spanning more than three decades simply disappeared.”

New York Times: After 31 Years, a Quirky Gay Gossip Website Shuts Down. This link goes to a gift article. “At around 5 p.m. on July 30, one day ahead of schedule, the DataLounge, a long-running online forum that became a gathering spot for (mostly) gay men, went dark. Just like that, tens of millions of posts spanning more than three decades simply disappeared.”

Associated Press: YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’. “Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track ‘I’m So Happy,’ on Sept. 25…. Ms. Rachel launched her mega popular YouTube channel in 2019 with her husband, […]

The Walrus: Google Search Is Dying. What Comes Next Is Worse. “The corpus is collapsing in real time. This degraded digital space should force a broader understanding of cultural sovereignty. Right now, the debate is framed largely as a fight over whether foreign mega platforms like Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify should support Canadian content. That charged conversation sidesteps the deeper […]

Associated Press: As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing. “While Silicon Valley has since moved on to shaping the future of artificial intelligence, these hardware enthusiasts are intent on saving the Atari, Commodore and IBM machines that are ancestors to today’s laptops, wearable devices and smart phones. Where others see junk, people like [Josh] Dersch see […]

Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Ruined

https://www.freeformatter.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49211758

#HackerNews #internetculture #onlinecommunity #technews #socialmedia #trends

Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Ruined

https://www.freeformatter.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49211758

#HackerNews #internetculture #onlinecommunity #technews #socialmedia #trends

Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Ruined

https://www.freeformatter.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49211758

#HackerNews #internetculture #onlinecommunity #technews #socialmedia #trends

Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Ruined

https://www.freeformatter.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49211758

#HackerNews #internetculture #onlinecommunity #technews #socialmedia #trends

Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Ruined

https://www.freeformatter.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49211758

#HackerNews #internetculture #onlinecommunity #technews #socialmedia #trends

Gizmodo: One of Wikipedia’s Cofounders Banned From the Site Over Influence Campaigns. “After years of criticism and complaints about the direction of the site, Larry Sanger, one of Wikipedia’s cofounders, has been banned from editing articles. Sanger was indefinitely blocked from editing privileges on Wikipedia after volunteer editors accused him of violating the site’s rules by trying to […]

CNN: YouTubers are setting box office records. It could change the future of moviemaking. “The biggest two movies in America right now, ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession,’ come from twentysomething filmmakers who honed their craft on YouTube. Their films were made with relatively low budgets and were marketed online. Now that they’re filling theaters with teens and young adults who rarely show up at […]

The Guardian: Colbert launches YouTube channel less than a week after late-night show ends. “Stephen Colbert hasn’t even been off the air for a week, but is already causing some hubbub with the launch of a new YouTube channel that has garnered more than 120,000 subscribers.”

Oh great, another tech bro decided the internet needed an LSD trip #guide, because clearly that's what was missing from our lives.🌈🔮 Next up, a blockchain-powered #kaleidoscope for optimal mind expansion. 🙄🤯
http://halupedia.com/ #techbro #absurdity #internetculture #LSDtrip #blockchain #HackerNews #ngated

Tubefilter: On new channel, Technoblade’s dad will sustain his son’s lasting impact. “To meet the ongoing demand for more content, Alex’s father is taking ‘Technoblade never dies’ literally. The man known as Technodad has launched a new channel called Team Technoblade, which he will use ‘as a way of keeping my boy’s memory alive.'”

Rest of World: Voice actors fight to save their livelihoods and local cultures from Hollywood’s AI push. “As studios, production companies, and streaming platforms increasingly turn to AI for voice-overs and to dub English-language content into local languages, more than 2 million full-time and part-time voice actors worldwide stand to lose their livelihood and the rights to their voice.”

Hollywood Reporter: Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose While on Livestream. “Earlier in the day, Clavicular was livestreaming on Kick when it abruptly cut off, sparking concern among fans. Video was later shared on X of the streamer being carried by several people to a black car as an ambulance arrived at the scene.”

The legend of John Titor
https://negativepid.blog/the-legend-of-john-titor/

#timeTravel #johnTitor #conspiracies #hoaxes #internetMysteries #scienceFiction #internetCulture #science #politics #USwar #onlineLegends #onlineLore #negativepid

The legend of John Titor
https://negativepid.blog/the-legend-of-john-titor/

#timeTravel #johnTitor #conspiracies #hoaxes #internetMysteries #scienceFiction #internetCulture #science #politics #USwar #onlineLegends #onlineLore #negativepid

Ars Technica: Musk loves Grok’s “roasts.” Swiss official sues in attempt to neuter them.. “Last month, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter filed a criminal complaint over an offensive Grok post generated by an X user that requested that the chatbot ‘roast’ the government official.”

Gizmodo: File-Sharing Network Soulseek Has Been Flooded With AI Homer Simpson Cover Songs. “According to Vice, at least 2,000 songs uploaded to the platform currently feature vocals from Homer Simpson. The publication also warned that because of how Soulseek works—users who seed music can share directly from a folder, and lots of leechers download full directories of content—means that […]

What’s On Netflix: Stranger Things Radio Station ‘WSQK: The Squawk’ Archived by Fan After Going Offline . “Missed out on the live broadcast from Hawkins? A dedicated fan has archived the entire run of the Stranger Things Season 5 promotional radio station, WSQK, ensuring the 80s tunes and some hidden lore updates live on.”

🚫🙄 Ah, the rich tapestry of modern journalism: an article that tells us absolutely nothing except that, apparently, the internet is still a place where '403 Forbidden' is the only thing reliably delivered. Maybe next time, Palo Alto can ban its own websites from being this hilariously uninformative. 🖥️🤣
https://sanjosespotlight.com/she-puts-the-lord-in-vanlord-palo-alto-wants-to-ban-her-business/ #modernjournalism #internetculture #PaloAlto #403Forbidden #uninformativecontent #HackerNews #ngated

Mashable: AI-generated animals in fake surveillance videos are fooling the internet. “You might’ve seen a recent viral video featuring bunnies jumping on a trampoline, seemingly captured via a home surveillance camera. It’s adorable. And fake. Completely and totally fabricated via artificial intelligence.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/08/04/mashable-ai-generated-animals-in-fake-surveillance-videos-are-fooling-the-internet/

Gizmodo: Screamboat‘s Director Breaks Down the Ins and Outs of Public Domain Horror. “Winnie the Pooh. Popeye. Steamboat Willie. These days, it seems the instant a recognizable character becomes public domain, someone immediately turns them into a horror movie. Why is that, and what is it like behind the scenes? To get those answers, io9 spoke with Steven LaMorte. He’s the co-writer and […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/03/gizmodo-screamboats-director-breaks-down-the-ins-and-outs-of-public-domain-horror/

#onlinefriends #internetfriends #virtualfriends #friendshipgoals #bondedthroughsin #sinfulfriends #onlinecommunity #relatablememe #comedy #animememe #animefriends #weirdfriends #closefriends #truefriends #internetculture #darkhumor #quirkyfriends #mypeople #makingmemories #partnerincrime #goodtimes #badinfluences #IYKYK #friendshiphumor #sinfullyclose #besties #onlinebesties #meme #memes #funnyimage #funnyimages #funnymemes #funnymeme #funnypicture #funnypictures #funnypic #funnypics #funny

🚫 Oh, look, Nick Cave's profound musings on AI poetry are *so* exclusive, even the internet can’t stand them. Who knew a "403 Forbidden" could be the most poetic part? 🙄👻
https://www.theredhandfiles.com/chat-gpt-what-do-you-think/ #NickCave #AIpoetry #InternetCulture #403Forbidden #PoetryHumor #ExclusiveContent #HackerNews #ngated

The Verge: The future of the internet is likely smaller communities, with a focus on curated experiences. “Our research makes one thing clear: power is shifting back to the consumer (the fediverse signals this). Consumers crave community, but on their own terms — seeking deeper, more meaningful connections with those who truly matter (something we identified in 2014). Authenticity is at the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/11/the-verge-the-future-of-the-internet-is-likely-smaller-communities-with-a-focus-on-curated-experiences/

Gizmodo: The Worst YouTube Apology Videos of All Time https://gizmodo.com/the-worst-youtube-apology-videos-of-all-time-1850601527 #entertainmentculture #internetcelebrity #colleenballinger #internetculture #socialinfluence #beautyyoutuber #siennamaegomez #tanaconmongaeu #voguemagazine #domzeglaitis #trishapaytas #jamescharles #socialissues #mirandasings #georgefloyd #gabbiehanna #daviddobrik #shanedawson #jeffreestar #tanamongeau #jessismiles #jackwright #jackwhite #ballinger #loganpaul #hannah

Kotaku: MrBeast’s Face Is Haunting Every YouTube Video With This One Weird Tool https://kotaku.com/mrbeast-youtube-thumbnail-trick-chrome-extension-free-1850602507 #gaming #tech #kotaku #entertainmentculture #marjorietaylorgreene #technologyinternet #internetculture #mrbeastburger #connorbrogan #thumbnail #youtuber #mrbeast #youtube #jayalto

Kotaku: MrBeast’s Face Is Haunting Every YouTube Video With This One Weird Tool https://kotaku.com/mrbeast-youtube-thumbnail-trick-chrome-extension-free-1850602507 #gaming #tech #kotaku #entertainmentculture #marjorietaylorgreene #technologyinternet #internetculture #mrbeastburger #connorbrogan #thumbnail #youtuber #mrbeast #youtube #jayalto