internet culture
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She Invented Being an Influencer — And Was Vilified for It
In her book 'Extremely Online,' journalist Taylor Lorenz details how Julia Allison invented the concept of being a content creator a decade before it caught on
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Taylor Swift Keeps Getting Swarmed. It's Got To Stop
With Swift’s star power only getting bigger, her recent forays into the public are becoming a lesson on how fandoms should — and should not — behave
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Everything You Need to Know About the Streamy Awards
Creators' biggest night is happening this Sunday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
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Roblox Is Making Money Off Child Gambling, New Lawsuit Claims
The parents of two minors say their children lost thousands of dollars using Roblux currency on third-party gambling sites — and say the gaming company let it happen.
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Alex Jones Wants This Comedian Arrested Over A Prank Call
Comic Chris James, who tricked Alex Jones with an AI Tucker Carlson voice, tells Rolling Stone the joke was just for laughs
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Here's Why It's Time for a Digital Detox (and the Products to Help You Do It)
Cutting down on screen time can help improve your overall well-being and mental clarity
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We Couldn't Have Made It Through This Year Without the Saluting Emoji
The stern little face has become an unlikely beacon of solidarity and support — while making us laugh every time
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15 Years Later, the Creator of the ‘None Pizza With Left Beef’ Meme Goes Back for Seconds
Steve Molaro, the TV producer who designed the meme-worthy order from Domino's in 2007, never even got a bite of the original pie
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Getting Blackmailed Was Their Kink. Then It Went Too Far
Some fans of "findomming" claim they're being taken advantage of in ways that they didn't agree to — but the dommes say they're the ones really at risk
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Dunkin' Coffee Drinkers Are in Revolt After Changes to Rewards Program
The brand is facing accusations of stinginess and misleading math from customers who are dead serious about their affordable caffeine fix
- Dollars to Donuts
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