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“You’re an author now”: Elyse Myers responds to book criticism on social media, sparking a discussion on reader-only spaces

Jamie Jirak has been working as an entertainment journalist since 2017. In addition to The Daily Dot, you can find her latest work at SlashFilm and That Hashtag Show. Jamie resides in Los Angeles and co-hosts two podcasts, Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra. She loves moderating panels and has done so for Marvel, Disney, Netflix, and more. Follow her on Letterboxd: @JamieJirak.

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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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“Greedy”: Customer claims Blank Street won’t serve cold drinks without ice and people are pissed

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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“Enough is enough”: Creator says pro-ED culture is back thanks to Hollywood’s Ozempic obsession in a video with over 6 million views

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Rider says Tesla robotaxi says “safety driver” fell asleep repeatedly—and the company ignored their report

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“Am I crazy here?”: Dad stunned after 2 Chipotle bowls cost him $52

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