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Kristin Merrilees
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internet culture writer, journalist
@columbiajournalism, alum @barnard
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i haven’t shared it on bluesky yet but i have a new substack called PHONE TIME!!! i hope you will subscribe and enjoy!! :)

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Hi! My name is Kristin Merrilees, and I’m a writer, journalist, and creator covering the internet — think TikTok trends, niche communities, memes, platform features, and more. Today, I’m launching PHONE TIME, a new publication and newsletter on Substack. It’s free (for now)! A lot has changed since I first started writing about the internet a few years ago — from the Twitter-to-X transformation to TikTok’s rise as an impossible-to-ignore cultural and economic engine. At the same time, while trust in legacy outlets has declined, a new media ecosystem has flourished. Creators, Instagrammers, podcasters, Substackers, TikTokers, and others have built brands delivering incisive commentary and original insights across fashion, food, technology, and beyond. The internet is facing real threats — from disinformation to increased corporate control — but it also remains a space of constant creativity and cultural shifts. With PHONE TIME, I aim to deliver critical writing and original reporting about the internet, not just looking at trends in isolation but digging deep into the cultural transformations happening before our eyes. Here’s a little bit more about what to expect: Reviews of new social apps, online tools, and internet/tech-related media (everything from books to movies to YouTube videos to Instagram accounts) Interviews with online creators, technologists, and makers shaping digital culture Service journalism on how to live with technology amidst fragmentation, information overload, and algorithmic feeds Original reporting on online trends, platforms, and communities
March 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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$2 total from the used bookstore!!
The Internet for Dummies & The Internet Complete Reference Part IV: Finding Stuff on the Net
January 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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meme for friends
the “new york or la” meme with two women but it’s “twitter or blue sky” and she responds “google+”
November 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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elf bar vape with bluesky logo
November 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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is it really worth it bluesky butterfly meme
November 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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November 14, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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hello other website
November 11, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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July 1, 2023 at 9:36 PM
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hey
July 1, 2023 at 8:32 PM
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this picture has gotten me through some tough days ngl
April 28, 2023 at 12:14 AM
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April 27, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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April 27, 2023 at 4:35 AM
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memes incoming
April 27, 2023 at 4:33 AM