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.
Mom’s Facebook strike against filthy daughters earns global praise
Jessica Stilwell went on strike. And thanks to Facebook, the world (and her daughters) noticed.
On Oct 15, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Etsy accused of exploiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in marketing email
Was this Etsy email raising breast cancer awareness, or just “pinkwashing?”
Mom gives gay redditors a safe place to come out
An online mom made National Coming Out Day easier for members of the r/gaymers subreddit.
On Oct 12, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Pinterest comments on “major flaws” in its sign-up process
Pinterest says there’s nothing nefarious about automatically signing new users up to follow boards based on images those users select.
On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Petition accuses Etsy of profiting from hate
The company won’t comment on the sale of racist “Golliwog dolls on the site, saying only: “Etsy policies are written to balance community values with a desire to allow creative expression.”
Humble Bundle of ebooks benefits charities
Charity fundraiser lets you pay what you want for a bundle of six independently published novels.
Jackass star apologizes for threatening puppy with toy gun
The gun in Bam Margera’s Twitter photo was fake, but the outrage he caused was very real.
On Oct 9, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Sorry, feminists! Sarcastic Twitter users counter Straw Feminist trope
Deborah Needleman and others are taking a unique approach to combating negative stereotypes about feminists.
On Oct 8, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
World of Warcraft-playing politician retaliates against critics
“Instead of talking about what they’re doing for Maine people, they’re making fun of me for playing video games,” said Maine state senate candidate Colleen Lachowicz.
Has Michael Vick gotten a dog?
If he hasn’t, why are there dog treats in his recently tweeted picture?
7 quotable pins trending on Pinterest
Some pins really are worth a thousand words.
On Oct 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Tumbloween: Even blogs need Halloween costumes
Come October 30th, you may not recognize anyone on your Tumblr dashboard.
Candidate under fire for her World of Warcraft crimes
A State Senate candidate in Maine is being attacked for stabbing and poisoning her enemies in the online game World of Warcraft.
On Oct 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
KitchenAid apologizes for insensitive political remark
A remark about Obama’s grandmother was quickly removed and accounted for.
Even President Obama celebrates Mean Girls Day
Don’t forget to wear pink.
On Oct 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
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