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Whitney Phillips

received her doctorate from the University of Oregon in English (digital culture/Folklore structured emphasis) in 2012. She is currently revising her dissertation manuscript, which examines the origins, evolution, and cultural context of online trolling culture, for possible publication.

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Dissecting the Frog

By Whitney PhillipsApril 8, 2013
Sometimes the only difference between trolling and corporate linkbait is the advertising revenue
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