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fromwww.esquire.com
1 day ago

What It Feels Like to Donate a Kidney to a Stranger

Some kidney donors might welcome knowing who they're giving it to. That's part of what they're looking for. But I wanted to be anonymous. I wanted it to be a freely given gift with no expectation of a thank you.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A new Irish writer is getting rave reviews but nobody knows who they are. That gives me hope | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Liadan Ni Chuinn, a Northern Irish writer born in 1998, chooses to publish under a pseudonym to maintain privacy, avoiding public exposure and interviews.
Books
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'I'll still be eating ham and cheese sambos' - family syndicate comes forward to claim 250m EuroMillions jackpot

"I saw the sign at the till that the EuroMillions jackpot was €250 million. Although I'm a regular player, I hadn't bought a ticket for the last two draws. I picked one up and honestly, didn't think much of it."
Miscellaneous
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Two Shell Surprise-Release New Album IIcons

Two Shell's new album, IIcons, compiles unreleased music including collaborations with Dorian Electra and Daigos, marking a significant evolution for the duo.
London music
#privacy
#bitcoin
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

How Confidential Are Your Blockchain Transactions, Really? | HackerNoon

The MEE key is generated at boot, and is placed in special registers, and destroyed at system reset. The MEE key is used for memory encryption and decryption.
Privacy technologies
#social-media
#influencer-culture
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Social media marketing

I hid my identity from my YouTube followers. Revealing my face sparked some backlash, but I'm glad I did it.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Social media marketing

I hid my identity from my YouTube followers. Revealing my face sparked some backlash, but I'm glad I did it.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Podcast Episode: Securing Journalism on the 'Data-Greedy' Internet

The need for middleware to provide encryption and other protections that shield sources' anonymity and journalists' work product when using corporate data platforms is crucial.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's all fan-driven. People are in absolute raptures': how mysterious masked rockers Sleep Token took over metal

Sleep Token's identity-revealing methods are both innovative and commercially successful, reflecting a fan-driven phenomenon that emerged significantly during the pandemic.
Music
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Meet Our New Restaurant Critics

Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao are new restaurant critics at The New York Times, breaking anonymity tradition to connect with readers.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Protesters have a right to wear masks despite Trump's double standard | Jan-Werner Muller

Protesters have a right to anonymity, which contrasts with demands for identifiable faces in civil disobedience, highlighting a complex legal and moral discourse.
London politics
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Is Banksy getting personal? New lighthouse mural prompts speculation over its philosophical meaning

Banksy's new mural reflects a rare moment of self-reflection, hinting at deeper, personal themes behind his work.
fromClickUp
1 month ago

How to Start a Faceless YouTube Channel in 2025 | ClickUp

Faceless YouTube channels allow creators to maintain privacy while delivering engaging content through voiceovers, animations, and stock footage, focusing solely on material rather than the presenter.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Student reporters are under pressure to protect sources - and still tell the truth - Poynter

Massie's experience is increasingly common for student journalists across the country as they reckon with people's hesitance to be named in stories.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: have you ever made a drastic decision after a breakup?

Many individuals experience life-altering changes post-breakup, like relocating, changing careers, or altering their appearance, spurred by the emotional weight of a romantic split.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Wednesday' actor Jenna Ortega says she loved hustling and struggling to succeed in Hollywood, and misses anonymity

I hold so much more pressure and weight in my body than I ever did, and I think it's just kind of the expectation of it all.
Mental health
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins

"4chan is an anonymous message board that enables often offensive and hateful content. The content leaked, if genuine, would remove some of the anonymity from 4chan administrators, moderators, and janitors."
Online Community Development
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawsuit dismissed after Jane Doe failed to reveal identity

This is now the second case brought by these attorneys against Mr Combs that has been dismissed in its entirety.
Black Lives Matter
Independent films
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Film Review: French Documentary Direct Action Is Defiant Slow Media That Keeps Focus Off Activist Faces

'Direct Action' lacks identifiable characters, focusing on abstract experiences within eco-activism rather than concrete stories or backgrounds.
E-Commerce
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'Depop is completely unlicensed. It's feral' - the dark side of fashion resale apps

Resale apps have created a chaotic online shopping environment, exposing buyers to various challenges and inappropriate interactions.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

People Are Sharing Their Family's Biggest Secret, And My Jaw Hit The Floor So Hard It's Broken

Family secrets can dramatically alter perceptions of loved ones when revealed.
fromJuxtapoz
7 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - De-Generations of London Graffiti: A Story of 10FOOT, TOX and FUME

10FOOT, TOX, and FUME reveal a bond forged through graffiti, challenging societal norms while navigating the complexities of art, crime, and identity in urban landscapes.
Writing
fromPitchfork
8 months ago

ian: Goodbye Horses

"Mama told me that she proud, I still don't think I'll be enough," he raps on the iokera-produced "Reminder," inflecting his voice like Izaya Tiji in his darkest hour. Behind the veil of anonymity, ian thrived off experimentation.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The mysterious world of Two Shell: Our pranks don't mean we're not sincere'

Two Shell's music mashes together various kinds of dance music, including speed garage, techno, and hyperpop, all filtered through a colorful, cartoonish lens, creating an exhilarating sound.
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