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To Comfort The Afflicted And Afflict The Comfortable

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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Yawning At Anonymous Posts

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BY FROMA HARROP Beats me how new apps like “Secret” and “Whisper” are going to make big money. Presumably, that is the objective of their Silicon Valley creators. These apps combine social networking with anonymity. “Secret,” for example, lets people post anonymous messages to those on their contact list who’ve also signed on with “Secret.” The thrill supposedly comes from knowing that the “dish” comes from a probable acquaintance. For instance, you may hear someone […]

Arnold Hamilton
Arnold Hamilton
Arnold Hamilton became editor of The Observer in September 2006. Previously, he served nearly two decades as the Dallas Morning News’ Oklahoma Bureau chief. He also covered government and politics for the San Jose Mercury News, the Dallas Times Herald, the Tulsa Tribune and the Oklahoma Journal.