online communities
Spotify Will Never Replace What.cd
“A complete shame to lose such a treasure,” one former member noted.
'I Look at a Cloud and I See It as Me’: The People Who Identify As Objects
Otherkin are known for identifying as animals and mythical creatures, but some people in the community controversially say they identify as weather, plants, and abstract concepts as well.
The Nightmarish Online World of 'Gang-Stalking'
The internet creates an echo chamber for delusions and conspiracies.
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."
What Actual YouTubers Think of Amazon’s ‘YouTube Killer'
Amazon is positioning Video Direct as a place where sophisticated video creators should set up shop.
Blizzard Responds to Outrage Over Private 'World of Warcraft’ Server Shutdown
Players want to party like it's 2004. But it's not that easy.
This Hacker Group Wants to Put the Cypher Back into Cypherpunks
A member of the Cypherpunks mailing list is breaking rank to start his own group.
Club Music Collective Classical Trax Just Dropped a Hot New Compilation
Jamz! is a stone cold classic from the crew taking over the world.
Disability, Deception, and the People Who Pretend to Be Blind
Blindsimmers, or people who pretend to be blind, feel a visceral desire to obscure their own vision, sometimes leading them to take drastic measures.
Inside Classical Trax, the Community That Wants to Share Club Music with the Whole World
Classical Trax is an online collective of globe spanning producers and DJs dedicated to taking club music to the next level.
A Cold Case Murder, the Movie 'Jaws,' and the Dubious Value of Internet Sleuthing
An extra on the set of ‘Jaws’ may resemble an identified murder victim whose body was found on Cape Cod in 1974. Can the internet help figure it out?