Chase Hoffberger
Chase Hoffberger reported on YouTube, web culture, and crime for the Daily Dot until 2013, when he joined the Austin Chronicle. Until late 2018, he served as that paper’s news editor and reported on criminal justice and politics.
A hard look at Rihanna’s Twitter stalker
900 tweets later, Kaven Marenger has yet to garner the attention of the R&B star.
On May 15, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
DJ Shadow archives his entire catalog with Facebook Timeline
Relive every nasty and inventive breakbeat on Facebook—one post at a time.
Larry David joins Twitter, Charity Bribes rejoices
Thanks to a campaign by Charity Bribes, the storied comedian and television producer is now offically tweeting.
On May 14, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Willie Nelson for Vice President? Roseanne Barr courts country icon on Twitter
Roseanne Barr is elevating her presidential campaign by trying to land a potential running mate on Twitter.
Kickstarter bug reveals details of 70,000 unlaunched projects
According to Kickstarter cofounder Yancey Strickler, the bug stemmed from an April update to the site and has been resolved.
Kickstopper: Beachicken.com is for the birds
How much would splurge for an illustration of a chicken monument?
On May 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kim Dotcom vs. Scumbag Steve: A tale of the tape
These two Internet famous, aspiring rappers have more in common than you might imagine.
4 more men arrested for tweeting name of rape victim
A total of 16 fans have now been arrested for compromising a rape victim’s privacy on Twitter.
On May 9, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
5 Kickstarter alternatives
Forget about Kickstarter. There are other sites that can crowd-fund your next creative endeavor—so long as it fits into the right niche.
Blog-rap sensation Childish Gambino releases track hating on blogs
Donald Glover bites the hand that fed him.
On May 8, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
Kim Dotcom releases diss track aimed at NZ politician John Banks
“That politician got amnesia again,” Dotcom spits on the track, in regards to two alleged donations made to Banks, who denied the claim.
Pleated-Jeans picks his top 10 Tumblr hits
From Awkward Merit Badges to Things to do When the Internet is Down, Tumblr icon Pleated-Jeans dishes on his greatest creations.
Behind the lens with Tumblr icon Pleated-Jeans
Los Angeles comedian Jeff Wysaski found his voice on the Web—with animated humor and a carefuly curated Tumblr, Pleated-Jeans.
Porn publisher sues Tumblr for unauthorized photos
Perfect 10 claims that the company has sent six unreturned requests to Tumblr asking that the site to remove certain photos.
On May 7, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger
The hottest way to meet prison inmates on the Web
Thanks to meet-an-inmate.com, you can become pen pals with prison inmates—some of which are coming up for parole—across the United States.
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