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Grace Stanley


Grace Stanley is the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, the Daily Dot's sister site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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Passionfruit newsletter: Why tech layoffs matter for creators

Our tech brethren may seem to live in far-off ivory towers, but they really are our greatest allies.

On Jan 17, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Google appeals a decision that suggests it illegally refused to bargain with unionized YouTube music contractors

YouTube’s union battle with contractors is picking up steam.

On Jan 10, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Robot plagiarism

Can robots "plagiarize?" Do we even want them to be able to?

On Jan 8, 2024 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Here’s to holiday home videos

YouTube used to be a very different place when I was a kid.

On Dec 26, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Kill the hustle-bro in your head

Regardless of what internalized hustle culture might tell you, vacations and weekends are a good thing.

On Dec 20, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: A meta-review of 2023 trends reports

A highly subjective ranking.

On Dec 13, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: TikTok, the scapegoat

Politicians need to stop blaming TikTok for everything they think is wrong with America.

On Nov 21, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The faux charitable endeavor of ‘Creator Funds’

Creators just want to get paid.

On Nov 15, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The internet is trash. Who’s going to clean it up?

I’m tired of looking at it, just take it away, please?

On Nov 8, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The cringeification of costumes

Certain subsections of the internet have an undying dedication to making people feel bad for their niche interests.

On Nov 1, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Is exclusivity dead?

The old media way of thinking about platform exclusivity is being recontextualized.

On Oct 25, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Content feels trivial right now

You might be feeling like 'content' is pointless right now, or worse, in disregard for the ongoing global humanitarian crisis.

On Oct 17, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: An anti-algorithm manifesto

Will Patreon's anti-algorithm philosophy stand the test of time?

On Oct 13, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The creator economy’s COVID problem

There’s a false sense of urgency that plagues the creator economy, and it’s one that infects every industry.

On Oct 4, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: A love letter to the Writers Strike

Writers have taken the boot on their necks and shoved it up the ass of the media titans who oppressed them. ... It's bittersweet.

On Sep 26, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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