Chapter
The Power of Online Forums and Subcultures
31:53 - 38:04 (06:11)
The internet has provided a platform that has allowed online forums and subcultures to have a profound impact on almost every aspect of our politics and society, giving teenagers and activists a place to hang out and engage in all kinds of fandom.
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The impact of online forums and websites on politics and society is profound and often overlooked.
31:53 - 34:12 (02:18)
Online subcultures
Summary
The impact of online forums and websites on politics and society is profound and often overlooked. The book focuses on two influential forums and their influence on politically different groups.
ChapterThe Power of Online Forums and Subcultures
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Tumblr became a hub for teen fandoms allowing users to engage in all kinds of fandom around big properties but also became a place for erotic fan art and pornography.
34:12 - 38:04 (03:52)
Tumblr
Summary
Tumblr became a hub for teen fandoms allowing users to engage in all kinds of fandom around big properties but also became a place for erotic fan art and pornography. However, after Yahoo's acquisition in 2013 and the ban on adult content in 2018, Tumblr lost its fandom community and influence.