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‘There are many benefits to being a marine biologist’: How a fake Tumblr meme went viral

This surreal meme is taking Tumblr by storm.

On Sep 23, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Tumblr is testing a subscription service—users already hate it (updated)

Tumblr's Post+ will allow users to monetize their blogs, but there are major concerns that this could violate copyright law for fan creators.

On Jul 22, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Tumblr alternative Pillowfort returns after messy launch

The NSFW microblogging site has struggled with security issues.

On Apr 29, 2021 by Ana Valens

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Victim’s Tumblr featured in Netflix crime show is still online

Elisa Lam was found dead at the infamous Cecil Hotel.

On Feb 12, 2021 by Edward Medeles

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Anticipated blogging platform Pillowfort opens up to members

The new, NSFW-friendly blogging site is in the final phase of open beta.

On Jan 25, 2021 by Phil West

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How Tumblr users tapped into nostalgia and connections to get through 2020

Much of Tumblr's Year in Review was dominated by older titles.

On Dec 9, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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Cop arrested for posting ex-girlfriend’s nudes to Tumblr

According to reports, this wasn't this police officer's first run-in with the law.

On Nov 30, 2020 by Phil West

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Tumblr sleuths say side-by-side photos prove Princess Nokia is blackfishing

The New York rapper identifies as afro-indigenous.

On Oct 7, 2020 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Everyone is defending ‘Lilo & Stitch’ after animator’s Tumblr critique

'A kids movie commenting on broken homes, finding family in friends.. you missed it dude.. by a mile.'

On Apr 11, 2020 by Rachel Kiley

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People are shook to discover Columbine stans are a thing

'I just discovered the Columbine fandom and I… deadass don't know how to do respond.'

On Feb 13, 2020 by Felix Kalvesmaki

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Camila Cabello must do more about her racist history

Her apology was hollow. But she has a chance to make it right.

On Jan 18, 2020 by Tiffanie Drayton

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What a hoax about Mitski being a ‘child predator’ taught us this year

The Tumblr post that puzzled Twitter was baseless. It's plenty telling all the same.

On Dec 26, 2019 by Ignacio Martinez

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