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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

New Second Amendment:' How the NYPD, Manhattan DA are fighting radical online ghost gun manufacturers | amNewYork

In just three years, the ability for any New Yorker to produce a killing device in their own home has grown exponentially. In 2022, police said the lower receiver of a handgun could be made using most 3D-printers, leaving would-be gun manufacturers only to have to order the additional parts. Now, in 2025, about 96% of a firearm can be made in any home, leaving only screws and springs to be added to make it operable.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

It's the Worst Website for Book Lovers. That's What Makes It Irreplaceable.

Goodreads, the largest book-centric social network, functions as a merciless hellscape overrun by petty, perpetually aggrieved readers who post one-star reviews.
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Evolution of the Incel Subculture

In the quiet corners of the internet, an unlikely brotherhood has formed. They call themselves incels—short for ‘involuntarily celibate’—and their forums hum with the voices of young men who believe they've been locked out of romantic and sexual life.
Social justice
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Considering an open relationship? Don't read this Reddit forum

Speculation arose around Elon Musk's injury, leading to discussions about the complexities and pitfalls of open relationships, reflected in various online communities.
#reddit
fromHackernoon
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Spikes, Slumps, and Surprises: Tracking r/antiwork's Viral Growth and Topic Stability | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Spikes, Slumps, and Surprises: Tracking r/antiwork's Viral Growth and Topic Stability | HackerNoon

Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The AOL hacking tool that invented phishing and inspired a generation

AOHell was a groundbreaking program created by a hacker known as Da Chronic that manipulated AOL features, giving users various powers to exploit the platform.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Wordpilled slangmaxxing: how incel language infected the mainstream internet - and brought its toxicity with it

The modern incel movement emerged from early internet connections and developed into a misogynistic subculture promoting a sexual hierarchy among men.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Dangers of AI Personalization

Personalized persuasion, while often appealing, can become concerning when deep tailoring is involved, as it utilizes core psychological beliefs and identities to influence opinions.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Millions Use It Every Day. It's One of the Internet's Most Important Websites. Bots Are Destroying It, Piece by Piece.

AI's increasing sophistication raises concerns about authenticity in online communities like Reddit.
Unauthorized use of AI to manipulate online opinions has sparked ethical debates.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Why r/antiwork's Conversation Endures Beyond the Headlines | HackerNoon

Our findings suggest that user activity on r/antiwork significantly evolved, showing disconnects among subscriber growth and actual engagement, particularly post-mainstream media events.
Online Community Development
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I've Figured Out Why Bluesky Is Such a Sad Place to Hang Out

Liberals sought a new online platform after dissatisfaction with Twitter, but the alternative they created may be even worse.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. To Make Their Dreams Come True

Online communities are promoting chlorine dioxide as a treatment following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments during his Senate confirmation hearing.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Indian women face growing threat of incel culture, misogyny DW 06/03/2025

Tate's repeated demeaning and violent statements about women and his mocking of the seriousness of sexual assault are usually brushed aside by his followers.
Women in technology
Mental health
frombmmagazine.co.uk
2 months 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.
#deplatforming
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

Should Governments Be Able to Ban Online Communities? | HackerNoon

The disruption of online forums can have significant unintended consequences, including fostering toxicity and radicalization.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

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

Online communities adapt by relocating to alternative platforms when faced with deplatforming, showcasing resilience and persistence in discussions.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

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

Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How KIWI FARMS Operators Fought Back Against Forum Disruptions | HackerNoon

The KIWI FARMS disruption showcases the ongoing struggle between tech firms and forum operators in an effort to control online spaces.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

4chan may be dead, but its toxic legacy lives on

"The novelty of a website devoted to shock and gore, and the rebelliousness inherent in it, dies when your opinions become the official policy of the world's five or so richest people and the government of the United States."
Digital life
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months 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.
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