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Fernando Alfonso III served as an early Reddit and 4chan reporter and the Daily Dot’s first art director until 2016. He’s gone on to report at Lexington’s Herald-Leader and at the Houston Chronicle.

Fernando Alfonso III

Humans of New York Tumblr raises $85,000 for Sandy relief

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.

Chase Hoffberger

“Innocence of Muslims” director sentenced

Mike Fenn is a former contributor to the Daily Dot whose beats included Reddit, YouTube, and all things WTF. His work has also appeared in Forbes and News.com.au.

Mike Fenn

Humans of New York shines during Hurricane Sandy

Writer increases online productivity by hiring someone to slap him in the face

Daily Dot Contributor

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Treat me like a stranger: An interview with Gotye

Culture

Behind “The Guild”: Felicia Day discusses dysfunctional characters and geek culture

Kevin Morris is a veteran web reporter and editor who specializes in longform journalism. He led the Daily Dot’s esports vertical and, following its acquisition by GAMURS in late 2016, launched Dot Esports, where he serves as the site’s editor-in-chief.

Kevin Morris

Wikipedia parent launches ethics probe into influence peddling scandal

Fidel Martinez is a web culture and politics reporter. His work for the Daily Dot focused on Reddit and YouTube.

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Humans of New York Tumblr raises $85,000 for Sandy relief

“Innocence of Muslims” director sentenced

Humans of New York shines during Hurricane Sandy

Writer increases online productivity by hiring someone to slap him in the face

Treat me like a stranger: An interview with Gotye

Behind “The Guild”: Felicia Day discusses dysfunctional characters and geek culture

Wikipedia parent launches ethics probe into influence peddling scandal

How Facebook targets you with advertising

Behind Adult Fan Fiction, a labor of love and literature

Falling down an Internet k-hole

Artist Pete Abrams on the “organic credibility” of Sluggy Freelance

Woman with beard teaches Reddit a lesson about acceptance

Artist’s confession of faked depression draws mixed reactions on Kickstarter

Indiegogo shuts down campaign to develop world’s first printable gun

YouTube star makes the most of life with thin walls