Wednesday, August 31, 2016

For those worried about rampant harassers getting the Twitter blue checkmark

For those worried about rampant harassers getting the Twitter blue checkmarkTwitter is opening the blue checkmark to everyone. Beginning today, the company will let users ask for a validated account on its website by completing a type with a verified phone number and email address, a profile photo, and added details concerning why verification is required or handy. In defining who will get authorized, Twitter still says "an account may be validated if it is identified to be of public interest." Prior to today, Twitter tended just to confirm public figures, brands, and individuals in media, politics, sports, business, and other prominent sectors.



" We wish to make it even easier for people to discover creators and influencers on Twitter so it makes good sense for us to let people apply for verification," stated Tina Bhatnagar, Twitter's vice president of user services, in a declaration. "We hope opening this application procedure results in more people finding excellent, premium accounts to follow, and for these developers and influencers to get in touch with a more comprehensive reader."



TWITTER PREFERS GENUINE NAMES AND PRECISE PROFILE IMAGES WHEN DECIDING WHO GETS VERIFIED



It's uncertain why Twitter is opening the process to the general public. The company states it has about 187,000 validated accounts, however around 310 million monthly active users. It is unclear how to get your Twitter account verified but the disparity there, together with increased pressure to offer anti-harassment tools, implies increasingly more users may only be communicating with those who share their verification status. For instance, Twitter lets confirmed users filter their notices to only show replies, points out, or likes by other verified users. (The new Engage app provides some of those features to routine users too.).



This is by design, as Twitter's harassment problem as grown so bad that certain subsets of prominent users on the platform have selected not to subject themselves to the random attacks of strangers. Simply yesterday, comedian and Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones underwent a severe quantity of racist remarks and hate speech from largely anonymous users, pressing her to call for much better stronger Twitter standards. "We count on people to report this type of habits to us but we are continuing to invest heavily in enhancing our tools and enforcement systems to avoid this type of abuse," a Twitter spokesperson told BuzzFeed in reaction to Jones' remarks. "We realize we still have a lot of work in front people before Twitter is where it must be on how we manage these concerns.".



It will be fascinating to see how an open application procedure changes understanding of Twitter verification. 



Among the worst errors Twitter made was making a few anti-abuse features only readily available to confirmed users; that seems to be changing.



For those stressed over widespread harassers acquiring the blue checkmark, the system in place does not appear to undermine anti-harassment procedures. Twitter's support page states it prefers people who utilize their real name or recognizable stage name, as well as a profile or header image that accurately represents the person. You can also supply URLs to support the request, and Twitter reserves the right to demand a published scan of a government-issued ID.



TWITTER MAY STILL ONLY VERIFY PUBLIC FIGURES.



It's still unclear if Twitter plans to verify daily people who submit the form, or stick with its previous practice of only giving it to public figures and industry users, like journalists. If a critical mass of users do opt for verification-- and ultimately use their real name and pictures-- it might spell the end of the egg avatar, or at least could drastically minimize the exposure of anonymous users.



Although anonymity has actually been a trademark feature of Twitter because its launch, the vitriolic nature of the user base has forced the business to make tough choices about its commitment to the approach. Still, many critics of Twitter's policies say it still has actually refrained from doing enough. This change might be a chance for the business to provide an option to a majority of its users: form up, or be left.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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#Bae



#Bae



1. “I promise, my dear, I'll put nothin' above ya, above ya”

2. "Babe, you are the reason to breathe"

3. “Let's set each other's lonely nights, be each other's paradise”

4. "It don't make no sense unless I'm doin' it with you"

5. “You give me purpose”

6. “I'll buy you anything, I'll buy you any ring”

7. “I'mma make you shine bright like you're laying in the snow”

8. “I'd face a thousand years of pain for my girl”

9. “You're my one love, my one heart, my one life for sure”

10. “And no matter what, you're always number one”

11. “Don't need these other pretty faces like I need you”

12. "'Cause, baby, you smile, I smile"

13. "Ask me what's my best side, I stand back and point at you"




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#TurnUp



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15. "Sorry"

16. "Ain't no chaperones"

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19. "Never say never"

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#Shade



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23. "But did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies"

24. "The only problem was with you and not them"

25. "I'm better sleeping on my own"

26. "You seem like the type to love 'em and leave 'em"

27. "And, baby, I be movin' on"

28. "It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced"

29. "But you're only taking and not giving anymore"

30. "We're just friends, what are you saying?"

31. "Playing girls was my high"

32. "Can't make up your mind, please don't waste my time"

33. "You the one that I argue with, I feel like I need a new girl to be bothering with"




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34. "Always number one"

35. "So prettier than all the rest"

36. "Confident and I'm down with it"

37. "I know you love me"




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19 Times Gene Wilder Was The Best Part Of "Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory"

RIP, Gene.
















When he enjoyed suspense like the rest of us:



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When he reminded us to let loose:



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When he made sense even when he wasn't making sense:



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When he gave us the pose that launched a million memes:



When he gave us the pose that launched a million memes:












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What's The Best Picture You Have Of Your Kid And Your Pet?

Hilarious, cute, precious…we want to see.
















Maybe it's sweet or maybe it's funny, but we all can agree on one thing: Pictures of kids with pets are A-FREAKING-DORABLE.









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Kids and pets are truly two peas in a pod.









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Some kids prefer to use the family pet to their advantage.



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Some may wake up together...









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Monday, August 29, 2016

How Popular Are Your Opinions About Food?

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How Well Do You Remember "The Little Mermaid"?

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17 Drool-Worthy Ways To Eat More Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs



Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs



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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs



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Meatball Sub Macaroni and Cheese



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Japanese Grilled Chicken Meatballs



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Which "Heroes" Character Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

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Which Britney Spears Lyric Should You Caption Your Next Instagram Post?

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Saturday, August 27, 2016

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22 Eternal Struggles Anyone Who Takes Public Transport Can Relate To

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Trains and buses that consider timetables a loose suggestion are the WORST.



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Oh, so you have an important meeting to get to? DELAYS.




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Seeing the bus/train pulling up and having to make a run for it.



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When your travel card doesn't work and you hold up the rest of the line trying to tap again.



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DON'T LOOK AT ME I'M TRYING MY BEST.




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These Cookie Decorating Videos Are So Mesmerizing It's Insane

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Amber Spiegel, otherwise known as SweetAmbs, is a cookie decorator whose videos are so stinkin' MESMERIZING.






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She can - and has - made about every design under the sun, including this enchanting unicorn. And the video will soothe your soul:









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That's right, Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya de la Rosa Ramirez.



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What's The Grossest Thing You've Ever Done As A Couple?

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Or you've swapped a piece of gum with them, just because you damn well could.



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Better still, maybe talking about your poop problems is NBD to you two.



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Or perhaps you get a secret rush from popping each other's pimples.



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Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie



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Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies



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Brutal takedowns, clean language.
















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We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community,






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“This is why people talk about you behind your back.”



“This is why people talk about you behind your back.”



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"I'm jealous of the people who don't know you."





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"I'm from the south, so the most insulting thing I can say is, 'Bless your heart' (which loosely translates to 'a pox upon you and your house, you ignorant swine')."





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