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What Is Shadowbanning? How to Know if It Has Happened to You and What Can You Do About It
Tech platforms use recommender algorithms to control society’s key resource: attention. With these algorithms they can quietly demote or hide certain content instead of just blocking or deleting it. This opaque practice is called “shadowbanning”. While platforms will often deny they engage in shadowbanning, there’s plenty of evidence it’s well and truly present. And it’s…
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What Is Raya, the Exclusive and Mysterious Dating App?
In 2020, Sharon Stone tweeted that her Bumble dating profile had been closed due to users reporting the account as fake. In less than 24 hours, Bumble had restored her account and apologised for the misunderstanding. You might be forgiven for thinking the Basic Instinct star couldn’t possibly be looking for love on a mainstream…
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The Unexpected App That Can Help Your Long-Distance Friendships in a Sweet Way
Talking about the weather gets a bad rap, but it has swiftly become one of my favourite conversation-starters with long-distance friends.
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Sunroom Exists at the Intersection of Instagram and OnlyFans. Here’s Why It’s Worth Your Time
Co-founded by Lucy Mort and Michelle Battersby, the Sunroom app is a way for women and non-binary creators to monetise their work. Here’s an introduction to the platform.