Lauren Rae Orsini
Lauren Rae Orsini is a web culture reporter who specializes in anime and the business of fandom. Her work has been published by Forbes and Business Insider.
The best finds from LiveJournal’s Thrift Shop Horrors
These absurd trinkets might not leave the thrift store, but they’ve found a home on LiveJournal.
On Apr 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Apartment Therapy couple calls it quits
Turns out the beautiful home life the two curated on the site was the effect of good editing—not good chemistry.
On Apr 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
LiveJournal’s gossip hub gets naked
The popular LiveJournal community, Oh No They Didn’t!, lifted its two-year ban on nudity. Is Pete Wentz ready for another close-up?
On Apr 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Cofounder Paul Sciarra officially leaves Pinterest
Sciarra confirmed everyone’s suspicions in a post on the Pinterest blog.
Watch your favorite games being acted out
You’ll never feel the same about video games again after you watch this duo.
Opponents sound off against integration of Tumblr and Facebook
Many folks on Tumblr don’t want to see integration happen.
On Apr 2, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
100 years later, Titanic tries again on Twitter
Twitter account gives you the chance to relive history in real time.
Writer’s Block moves off LiveJournal’s front page
LiveJournal users are definitely not happy about this change to the site’s front page.
On Mar 30, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Newt Gingrich leads GOP on Pinterest
Gingrich may not be leading in the polls, but he’s the first Republican presidential candidate to join the hot image-sharing site.
On Mar 29, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Kensington Blues: How a photographer gives prostitutes a voice online
Few people would venture to Philadelphia’s red light district to hear prostitutes’ stories firsthand. But Jeffrey Stockbridge is using his blog to do just that.
On Mar 28, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Obama is winning so far—on Pinterest
Looks like the president has officially joined Pinterest.
On Mar 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
9 more celebrity pinners to follow on Pinterest
Pinterest isn’t just for regular mortals. Celebrities do it too—even Ellen DeGeneres.
How Pinterest helps raise awareness about Trayvon Martin
Think Progress’s Hoodies for Trayvon pinboard provides a strong and lasting visual tribute to the late Florida teen.
On Mar 26, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Policymakers take aim at Facebook password coercion
At least three senators have either threatened to or already introduced legislation against employers who request Facebook passwords.
Facebook tightened trademark policy threatens Etsy sellers
These Facebook-inspired cufflinks and button earrings might not be available on Etsy much longer.
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