digital ethnography picks
Just a quick reference guide to different online vernaculars, digital folk art, and communities courtesy of the wild and wonderful world wide web. Enjoy.
Reddit Speak
Reddit is an English-speaking community, but it may not always seem that way. In order to save time and address specific situations, a specialized lexicon has developed around the site. These phrases make communication more efficient for regular redditors but can sometimes leave casual users confused.
Short Text
Even if you grew up with the internet, the language tends to change so fast that it can be tough at times to keep up with the trend of the new words, acronyms, and expressions that seem to pop up every day.
Internet Slang
Sorry, parents, the days of saying "coolbeans" and "gnarly" are over. Here is a complete list of the latest teen slang words and phrases that were popular in 2020 and are showing up in 2021, and what they mean.
Know Your Meme
Know Your Meme is a website and video series which uses wiki software to document various Internet memes and other online phenomena, such as viral videos, image macros, catchphrases, Internet celebrities and more. It also investigates new and changing memes through research, as it commercializes on the culture.
The ultimate digital folklore tool to discover the meanings behind your favorite memes and online happenings.
Green Text
When writing a post on 4chan, beginning a line of text with a greater-than sign (>) renders the font color of that line green upon the publication of the post, hence the name greentext.
Using Emojis
The ‘face with tears of joy’ symbol has been named the word of the year. How did a Japanese teen gimmick end up changing the way we communicate? Plus, a crash course in how to use the aubergine, side eye and sinkhole.
Content Creator vs. Influencer
This video explains the major differences between a social media content creator and an influencer. The need for digital creators & content creators are at an all time high due to the amount of small businesses popping up everywhere. These businesses need social media accounts, which means they need content to post (thats where you, the content creator instagram star come in! We'll review things like how being an influencer can create a change culturally.
Niche Dating Websites
You've heard of online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Happn, but what happens if you want to find someone who ticks all your boxes rather than just take a chance? What happens if you want to be in a relationship with a bearded bloke who loves bacon, is gluten-free and enjoys nothing more than the countryside? Well, with these online dating sites, you may just find them.