Wikipedia's Deletionist Pivot White Paper — Lumino
Explore the impact of Wikipedia’s deletionist approach and its effects on content preservation and management. This white paper offers a detailed analysis of the shift towards deletion and its implications.
Strava and Letterboxd Surge as Users Crave Social-Media Refuge
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