The Women Pioneers of the Internet Say There Have Always Been Trolls
A new book released this week tells the untold stories of the internet’s early days. Continue reading The Women Pioneers of the Internet Say There Have Always Been Trolls
Category Archives: online communities
DeviantArt Community Worries that New Corporate Overlords Will Ruin Everything
The internet’s clearinghouse for budding artists is under new ownership, but not all of its members are sold on the idea. Continue reading DeviantArt Community Worries that New Corporate Overlords Will Ruin Everything
Wikipedia Is Being Ripped Apart By a Witch Hunt For Secretly Paid Editors
With undisclosed paid editing on the rise, Wikipedians and the Wikimedia Foundation are working together to stop the practice without discouraging user participation. Continue reading Wikipedia Is Being Ripped Apart By a Witch Hunt For Secretly Paid Editors
How Pro Wrestling Fans Watched Foreign Matches Before the Internet
Back in the day you had to suffer to watch fake fighting. Continue reading How Pro Wrestling Fans Watched Foreign Matches Before the Internet
How Pro Wrestling Fans Watched Foreign Matches Before the Internet
Back in the day you had to suffer to watch fake fighting. Continue reading How Pro Wrestling Fans Watched Foreign Matches Before the Internet
Spotify Will Never Replace What.cd
“A complete shame to lose such a treasure,” one former member noted. Continue reading Spotify Will Never Replace What.cd
The Nightmarish Online World of ‘Gang-Stalking’
The internet creates an echo chamber for delusions and conspiracies. Continue reading The Nightmarish Online World of ‘Gang-Stalking’
Salesforce Communities update shoots for simplification and personalization
As companies try to move to more of a self-service type of approach to customer service, online forums become more important than ever to help users find the right answers quickly, whether troubleshooting a problem or making a buying decision. Today, Salesforce released an update to its Community Cloud service that makes it easier for community managers update pages and put the right… Read More Continue reading Salesforce Communities update shoots for simplification and personalization
The Cold War Between Reddit and Imgur Has Officially Begun
“In a sense, Imgur has gotten too big for its britches, and it’s probably too risky for Reddit to continue relying on a direct competitor for image hosting.” Continue reading The Cold War Between Reddit and Imgur Has Officially Begun