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The Daily Dot

<p>Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.</p>


Rachel Kiley

Chili's employee reminding customers to take survey on left. Chili's storefront on right.

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‘That’s so messed up’: Chili’s server shares why you always fill out the surveys—and take them seriously

<p>Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.</p>


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‘I push 1 star everytime’: Walmart shopper slams survey after bagging his own groceries at self-checkout

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A surprising number of Americans still don’t have Internet access

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Study says only 1 in 4 Harvard students have sex—but the Internet says otherwise

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Teens prefer YouTube stars to Hollywood celebs

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Investigating the ‘Psychology of Cosplay’

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The U.K. has embraced the creepshot

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