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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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H&M customers wage Facebook war over Tupac shirt

Discount clothier H&M is apologizing after it didn't remove a Facebook posting that spiraled out of control with nasty and disparaging comments.

On Feb 8, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Lena Dunham defends her voting record on Twitter

Like a virgin? Not so much.

On Feb 8, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Woman framed for illegal parking gets justice with viral video

The city of Tel Aviv painted a handicapped spot around a car, then ticketed and towed it—and the whole thing was caught on video.

On Feb 7, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Police use Facebook to crack down on guns in Brooklyn

An NYPD social media team is cleaning up Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood by tracking guns on Facebook.

On Feb 7, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Click here for a Taylor Swift sex tape? Yep, that’s a scam

You had to know a Taylor Swift–Harry Styles "sex tape" would be trouble.

On Feb 7, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Mom charged with killing baby asks for donations on Facebook

A Florida mother accused of killing her baby asked her Facebook friends to help pay for the funeral.

On Feb 6, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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New Tumblr showcases Instagram’s most desperate pickup lines

Introducing the Thirstiest Men of Instagram, a Tumblr-based archive of extra-special pick-up lines posted on women's photos.

On Feb 6, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Escort service allegedly recruited underage girls on Facebook

A 17-year-old girl says Kamloops, British Columbia's Angels After Dark tried to hire her via Facebook.

On Feb 6, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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NFL punter Chris Kluwe rails against anti-gay parade

The Minnesota Vikings punter didn't take kindly to Tet parade's request for LGBT groups to "sacrifice" and sit out this year's festivities. 

On Feb 5, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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“Ex-gay” Christian blogger Matt Moore has his Grindr profile outed

"Ex-gay" blogger Matt Moore, whose well-established anti-gay views have landed him several profiles, has had his Grindr profile outed.

On Feb 5, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Activist behind 49ers’ “It Gets Better” video slams team

Sean Chapin convinced the San Francisco 49ers become the first NFL team to produce an "It Gets Better" video. Now he's demanding to know why two players denied taking part.

On Feb 5, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Facebook debate rages as Boy Scouts rethink anti-gay stance

As the Boy Scouts of America reconsider their longstanding ban on gay members, Facebook users are conducting the same debate on the Boy Scouts' Facebook page.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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OB-GYN under fire for mocking patients on Facebook

Did this doctor's comments on Facebook breach patient confidentiality?

On Feb 4, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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5 companies that won Twitter during the Super Bowl blackout

These 5 brands took advantage of the power outage at the Superdome on Sunday to post some clever ads to Twitter.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Relive Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show in GIFs

I don't think you're ready for this jelly.

On Feb 4, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky