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How the 'Justice League' Snyder Cut Was Driven by Bots & an Ad Agency - Rolling Stone

Fandom’s influence and power on the internet: books by Tabitha Carvan and Kaitlyn Tiffany, reviewed.

Running Up That Hill: How Stranger Things and TikTok pushed Kate Bush’s 1985 pop classic back to the top of the charts - Music Reads - Double J

Ms. Marvel Gets Review Bombed on IMDB After Disney+ Premiere

Influencers are often ignored, says Olivia Yallop, but their power shouldn't be underestimated - ABC News

TikTok: Adverts, Creators and You

Facebook says post that cast doubt on covid-19 vaccine was most popular on the platform from January through March - The Washington Post

On TikTok, lies and misinformation run wild - Hack - triple j

Friendlyjordies Facebook group banned for breaking guidelines

‘A tool for good’: How video games helped Nelson during lockdown

Play the game to see how video games are designed to get you hooked and spending - ABC News

How dark patterns in web design trick you into saying yes - Vox

The Cyberpunk 2077 Review Drama

Spotify year in review: Your “2020 Wrapped” numbers are a misleading, sinister grift.

The ‘Fortnite effect’: It's not just a video game, players have purchasing power

Computer games: More than a lockdown distraction - BBC News

How readers play a vital role in shaping the Guardian's coronavirus content | Coronavirus outbreak | The Guardian

Sonic The Hedgehog’s Ben Schwartz Explains The Character Redesign And Benefit Of Backlash - CINEMABLEND

'Sonic' and the Costs of Fan Anger

A glossary of dirty tricks websites use against their readers / Boing Boing

Rian Johnson on Star Wars Fandom & Why Empire Still Resonates – /Film

Why people believe obviously fake videos and images

Troll Factory

Cats' Controversial CGI Changed After Viral Online Response

Cancel Culture

The troubling age of algorithmic entertainment