Grant Robertson
Grant Robertson is a software engineer and product manager, but he started his career at the Daily Dot as a senior editor focused on data-driven journalism. He previously served as an editor for Download Squad and AOL’s Digital Music Weblog.
Etsy is full of beautiful things—for everything else, there’s Regretsy
For every gem found on Etsy, a fast-growing community of DIY merchants offering handmade crafts, there are more than a few duds. Regretsy makes loving fun of the weird, the tacky and the totally uncomprehensible.
On Jun 6, 2011 by Grant Robertson
Most interesting man is also funniest Reddit meme
In what has evolved into a long running and uproariously entertaining meme among Redditors, the television and radio campaign presents an archetypal playboy offering life advice while surrounded by a tableful of gorgeous women.
On Jun 3, 2011 by Grant Robertson
The Hunters and the Gabberers make Reddit an amazing universe
Although Reddit may not have the reach or publicity of Twitter or Facebook, the Reddit community’s uncanny ability to surface interesting content on the web is nearly unparalleled. Thousands upon thousands of users share and discuss anything from the serious to the sarcastic on Reddit every single day, trading in a currency of Karma points.
On May 31, 2011 by Grant Robertson
Hackers attack PBS
Over the long Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. several websites belonging to public broadcaster PBS came under cyber-attack. The attacks by lulzsec claimed to be in retaliation for the recent Frontline edition’s claimed bias covering the ongoing struggle of Wikileaks and the tumultuous legal troubles of Bradley Manning.
Forever Alone Flashmob: Who trolled whom?
It was some sort of prank-meets-sociology experiment on the Internet and loneliness.
On May 15, 2011 by Grant Robertson
Snack and save (the world)
The sweet tooth is a powerful motivator. It’s also the heart of a Reddit community and perhaps the key to a greater good. Snack Exchange (or /r/snackexchange as Redditors prefer) is a community within Reddit encouraging users to trade regional and local snacks with others around the globe, filling and making requests for favorite treats from far away.
On May 12, 2011 by Grant Robertson
In Reddit and CNN’s battle of the Sikh photo, nobody wins
Sometimes a photo of a Sikh is just a photo of a Sikh. But on the Internet? Things rarely stay that simple.
On May 10, 2011 by Grant Robertson
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