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Because Internet: Understanding how language is changing by Gretchen McCulloch

4.15 AVERAGE

bookook's review against another edition

4.0
funny informative reflective medium-paced
An interesting read about the evolution of language and social interactions in the age of internet. The author describes how communication on the internet relates to other forms of communication "irl," from postcards, to talking face to face, to talking on the phone. I think the breezy, winking tone fits perfectly with the subject - it's not too precious about the internet, but it also reflects on how weird and funny stuff on the internet can be.
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ireadthat00's review against another edition

5.0
Fantastic read! I learned a lot about the internet and the people who use it that I never considered before or thought about really. This is basically the psychology of the internet and in my opinion is a must read. :)

I'm 33 and I've been using the internet since I was 14. A lot of the things she said really spoke true, I thought of things I hadn't thought about in ages like IRC and MUDs and all sorts of things.
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edent_'s review against another edition

4.0
There's something profoundly disturbing as seeing your cutting-edge adolescent foibles presented as archaeology. Were my ICQ status updates just
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and not as ... https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2019/11/review-because-internet-by-gretchen-mcculloch/
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sarahsupastar's review against another edition

4.75
informative lighthearted medium-paced

leenishrihowitt's review against another edition

4.0
funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

strangepursuits's review against another edition

4.0
This was just great! Such a fun and interesting read and filled with many anecdotes that I will be spouting off to any willing ear.

lottie1803's review against another edition

4.25
emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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gendermancer's review against another edition

4.0
funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
Charmed by the clear passion for the work. Great for fans of the podcast, but this one is probably better read in physical or ebook form as the narration for oLd StYleS oF tYpInG gets a bit silly… but maybe that’s a perk for you!

maddyosman's review against another edition

4.0
This book asks more questions than it answers — in a good way. I might have suggested another narrator for the audiobook.

miah_ekeartre's review against another edition

4.0
informative reflective medium-paced