What happens when the Web’s most notorious troll forum pranks itself?
Funny that the biggest prank on 4chan—a site known for the meanest pranks on the Internet—is on its users: a fleeting glimpse of what 4chan used to be.
On Apr 1, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
Facebook helps Russia blacklist more pages
Facebook is the latest American company to move to stay in accordance with Russia’s so-called blacklist law.
On Apr 1, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Of course there’s a subreddit devoted to Hitler with breasts
And of course it’s called r/Titler.
On Apr 1, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
Sexual assaults involving social media are skyrocketing
Sexual assaults involving Facebook and Twitter have surged in recent years. Should we worry?
On Apr 1, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Facebook helps reunite a mother and father after 17 years
Following the death of her mother and the birth of her daughter, 24-year-old Juana Valdez was disconsolate and determined.
Twitter reacts to horrific sports injury with silly parody accounts
Louisville sophomore Kevin Ware is out; @LifeAsKevinWare is in. If you were wondering if anyone could be this terrible, the answer is yes.
“Funny, frustrated, and fat”: Changing the fatshion dialogue
One woman’s Tumblr is gaining some attention for its skewering of so-called plus-size fashion, but is the media attention causing more harm than good?
On Apr 1, 2013 by Aja Romano
Is Facebook making you racist?
According to a new study, the longer you spend on Facebook, the likelier you are to agree with racist sentiments.
On Apr 1, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Exactly how popular was the red equals sign on Facebook?
More than 2.7 million U.S. Facebook users changed their profile photos in support of marriage equality during this week’s historic Supreme Court hearings on California’s Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
On Mar 29, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III
This is the best car ad in the history of Craigslist
Nate Walsh wants to sell his 1999 Toyota Camry, lovingly nicknamed “The Tanry.” Craigslist won’t let him.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
A chat with Dr. Thug, gangster vegan food blogger
Dr. Thug, the badass behind vegan food blog Thug Kitchen, tells us his secrets.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Jennifer Abel
Craigslist bounty hunters are watching you pirate pay-per-view fights
Boxing fans: Don’t you just hate it when your local bar shows the big fight? Don’t you wish you could help shut them down? If so, there’s a job opening for you.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Federal employee used Craigslist sex ads to harass 64-year-old ex-lover
She spent hours every day searching Craigslist for the sex ads and flagging them, trying slow down the flow of men stalking her. She was 64 years old.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Torrington students support alleged rapist with social media campaign
The number 21 has become a symbol of solidarity for friends of accused rapist Edgar Gonzalez, along with the #FreeEdgar hashtag on Twitter.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Gang members are total high schoolers on the Internet
Even though authorities often use video footage to arrest gang members, 46 percent said that their gang posted footage online.
On Mar 29, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
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