Digital Sociology

The specific analysis of group behavior in online spaces, from the hive mind of Twitter mobs to the intricate social hierarchies of Discord servers. It explores why subreddits develop their own languages and inside jokes, why Twitch chats turn into incomprehensible cascades of emotes, and why every Facebook group eventually devolves into either overwhelming positivity or bitter factionalism. Digital sociology reveals that the internet didn't create new social dynamics; it just gave existing ones fiber optic cables and anonymity, which is like giving a toddler espresso and a megaphone.

Example: "A classic example of digital sociology occurred when a minor celebrity made a typo in a tweet. Within hours, thousands of people had formed two warring factions: those who found it endearing and those who found it evidence of moral decay. Both sides wrote lengthy threads. The celebrity logged off forever."

Digital Sociology by Nammugal February 14, 2026

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abandonware

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.

Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.

abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003

Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

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Foot prisons

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.

The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!

Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022

Word of the Day on July 10, 2026

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cornholio

Ruler of Lake Titicaca. Rumored to have a bunghole that gets very angry if it does not receive toilet paper. Cornholio the Great is often seen walking around with his shirt over his head and his hands in the air, chanting songs about his power, and his bunghole.

"I am Cornholio! You do not want to face the wrath of my bunghole, for I need TP!"
Butthead: Shut up, Beavis! (uh huh huh huh)
Beavis: Um, okay. (heh heh heh heh).

cornholio by AYB July 20, 2003

Word of the Day on July 9, 2026

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mickey mousing

In a movie, when the music is syncronized perfectly with the action, just like a mickey mouse cartoon.

Mickey mousing is used in the shower scene of Psycho

mickey mousing by Freezing the Mainstream July 18, 2006

Word of the Day on July 8, 2026

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Haram ball

A terrible style of football which is used to win games. Usually used when a team faces a better opponent and will get 11 players behind the ball.

Diego Simeone has mastered the art of haram ball. Atletico Madrid are the worst side to watch

Haram ball by Kuffarboy April 6, 2022

Word of the Day on July 7, 2026

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joybait

excessive nice speech, the opposite of ragebaiting

adrian: i hope you have a nice day and never get sad!
enrique: joybait ❤️ 🩹🌹

joybait by whatdoespseudonymevenmean October 17, 2025

Word of the Day on July 6, 2026

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