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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: 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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Passionfruit newsletter: RIP my idolization of Drew Barrymore

One of my last sacred parasocial relationships has been tainted.

On Sep 13, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Cold Anger and Cool Labor Fall

Anger gives labor movements energy, but creators often shy away from it.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: And ‘Creator of the Year’ goes to…

Put on your best black tie attire, because we’re talking about a little indie creator awards show produced by Penske Media Corporation.

On Aug 30, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: CriticGate and MovieTok’s conflict of interest

Being critical isn’t a bad thing—unless you have sponsorships to worry about.

On Aug 17, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Musk and Zuckerberg pull a page from Putin’s playbook

When in doubt, fight it out—shirtless.

On Aug 15, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Internet vengeance, Schadenfreude, and bad bosses

We all take some glee in watching terrible creators suffer.

On Aug 8, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: BookTok’s hockey smut sexualization problem

What will it take for BookTok to see the man behind the tan?

On Aug 1, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: Daydream believers

Get your head in the clouds.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: An ode to the creative dreams crushed by Hollywood bosses

Is anyone else feeling the crushing boot of techno-capitalism on their necks more than usual this work week?

On Jul 19, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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‘Twitter is dead’: Creators are furious (and confused) by Elon Musk’s decision to limit views on Twitter

Why on Earth would Musk choose to limit engagement on his own platform?

On Jul 3, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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VidCon 2023: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Imposter syndrome, gatekeepers, and egomaniacs are a constant in the entertainment industry.

On Jun 27, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Did Logan Paul crash VidCon? Probably not

A Logan Paul doppelganger crashed VidCon with an entourage of private security guards.

On Jun 22, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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