The Secret Lives Of Tumblr Teens

I caught wind of this Elspeth Reeve article, The Secret Lives of Tumblr Teens, last week when Andy posted about it but hadn't actually had a chance to read it until recently. I would have recommended it based off the GIF art header alone but it's so much better than just a pretty presentation. I can't properly express what makes the article so fascinating - it investigates the practical usage of Tumblr, how it helps teens express themselves, why the anonymity of it is a healthy aspect and even ways teens have gamed the system to make it profitable in a few cases. But there's an emotional underpinning to it all that you just need to read to understand.

tldr: read this.