This sort of compact signposting solves a social problem: how to communicate nuance in an environment built for speed. Drop a curious handle in a chat, and those who recognize it gather closer. Those who don’t, either move on or ask—thus creating moments of exchange that are the internet’s small rituals.
This sort of compact signposting solves a social problem: how to communicate nuance in an environment built for speed. Drop a curious handle in a chat, and those who recognize it gather closer. Those who don’t, either move on or ask—thus creating moments of exchange that are the internet’s small rituals.