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Jordan Valinsky


A former editorial operations specialist and staff writer for the Daily Dot, Jordan Valinsky is a tech reporter and web culture commentator. His work has been published by the Week, Digiday, CNNMoney, Popular Mechanics, Vice, Mic, and Betabeat.

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Gay soldier Randy Phillips tells us why he came out on YouTube

Gay soldier Randy Phillips just knew he had to share his secret. So he turned to YouTube, where he could never take it back.

On Feb 2, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The Hater: Die, Facebook memes, die

I blame Mark Zuckerberg for the new, stabbier News Feed.

On Feb 1, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The one man who knows exactly how Steve Jones feels

Remember when "American Idol" was a buddy act? No, we don't either. But Brian Dunkleman can't forget.

On Jan 31, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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NBA lets fans choose televised games with weekly “FanNight”

Want to see the Golden State Warriors actually play on national television? Cast your vote as part of the NBA's latest social media campaign. 

On Jan 31, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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An alternate route to the Mile High Club

We Met on a Plane helps fellow travelers hook back up long after leaving the tarmac.

On Jan 31, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Tumblr takes on JoePa, Obama, Pat Sajak, and Maria Sharapova

From the State of the Union to the Australian Open in memes and GIFs.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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James Franco returns to Twitter and frats it up with new Web show

If you haven't gotten enough of James Franco in the movies or on TV, now you can find him (again) on Twitter and on his new Web show.

On Jan 26, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Why Facebook studies make us sad

We're not sure using social networks make us depressed. Reading studies that claim that, though? Definitely.

On Jan 25, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The Hater: Taking down @MensHumor and @WomensHumor

Why these unintentionally terrible Twitter accounts are the online equivalent of Spencer's Gifts and must be stopped. 

On Jan 25, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Three “Downton Abbey” Tumblrs we love

The breakout British television show gets all mixed up on Tumblr with Arrested Development and the New York City's A-Train. 

On Jan 23, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Become a Samuel Adams brewmaster on Facebook

You help craft the next Samuel Adams beer. We drink. Everybody wins. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Add the White House to your circles on Google+

Now there's one more way to troll President Obama and company online. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Megaupload shuts down after indictments

Opponents of draconian antipiracy laws have their first martyr.

On Jan 19, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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“Top Gear” celebrates an explosive Facebook milestone

BBC's Top Gear has pledged to blow up a mobile home upon reaching 10 million Facebook fans. Do your part. 

On Jan 19, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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When Reddit’s down, there’s always Twitter

Go on, tell everyone how you feel about Ron Paul on #altreddit.

On Jan 18, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky