Recommended Reading: The harsh realities of internet fame
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web.
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.
Get Rich or Die Vlogging: The Sad Economics of Internet Fame
Gaby Dunn, Fusion
Just because you're famous on the internet, doesn't mean you're rolling in the dough. This piece takes a look at the harsh realities of being famous on the web and trying to survive in the real world. As it turns out, YouTube fame, for some, isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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