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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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The Hater: Don’t everybody black out at once

Five websites that should have gone dark today, but didn't, from Thought Catalog to Klout and worse.

On Jan 18, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Zuckerberg challenges SOPA on Facebook

Facebook's founder became the latest Internet titan to speak out against the legislation with a personal note posted on his page. 

On Jan 18, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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AltWiki: Enterprising publications offer Wikipedia alternatives

The Washington Post and Canada's National Post, among others, are offering an "experimental, one-day Band-Aid" to users by fielding questions on Twitter. 

On Jan 18, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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TV series? Honey badger don’t care

The Canadians, bless their frozen hearts, are putting honey-badger narrator Randall where he belongs: on television.

On Jan 17, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Why shy students are turning to Twitter

Raising hands is so old-fashioned. A new study suggest that some students feel more comfortable asking questions using Twitter.

On Jan 17, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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He’s just a normal guy

Guy is like the most normal dude you'll ever meet. And we're just happy to share his story with you.

On Jan 17, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Reblog: This week on Tumblr

Fred Durst does a juice cleanse and watches Downton Abbey while singing about plaid. No, wait, that mostly didn't happen.

On Jan 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Canadians free to tweet about elections

At last, something to tweet about besides hockey.

On Jan 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Tom Brokaw joins Twitter, taps the keg

The longtime NBC anchor and author of The Greatest Generation already tweeted twice as much as his replacement, Brian Williams. 

On Jan 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Gay soldier Randy Phillips answers fan questions on YouTube—sans shirt

Randy Phillips the gay soldier who made a name for himself by coming out publicly online just after the military lifted its defacto ban on gays, continues to grow his YouTube channel. 

On Jan 12, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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A “Bootylicious” tribute to Downton Abbey

Beyonce, can you handle this?

On Jan 12, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The First Lady finally signs up for Twitter

The verified account already boasts 23,000 followers and follows a steady push on social media from the White House. 

On Jan 12, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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And the award for “Best Pup-porting Actor” goes to …

The canine costar of "The Artist" is getting his due online.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The Hater: Please stop saying “Shit,” people

"Shit Girls Say" was funny, but you there, with the webcam, about to do a knockoff? Drop it like it's hot.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Facebook is just killing Google in Brazil

Google+? More like Google Minus. Orkut is dying.

On Jan 10, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky