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@return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 months ago

Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

arstechnica.com

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Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

arstechnica.com

@return2ozma@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 months ago
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One participant is reportedly facing criminal charges in juvenile court.
  • asudox
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    6•2 months ago

    What does “clout” mean?

    • MaggiWuerze
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      18•2 months ago

      Another word for fame

      • @sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        12•2 months ago

        Also reputation

        • @AA5B@lemmy.world
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          2•2 months ago

          Aura

      • asudox
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        5•2 months ago

        Thanks

      • @throwawayacc0430@sh.itjust.works
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        deleted by creator

    • @tonyn@lemmy.ml
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      4•2 months ago

      Net Cred

    • @catloaf@lemm.ee
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      https://www.dictionary.com/browse/clout

      Are you not a native English speaker? It’s not an uncommon word.

      • asudox
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        4•2 months ago

        Nope.

        It’s the first time I’ve seen this word.

      • @gradual@lemmings.world
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        1•2 months ago

        It’s definitely slang.

        I honestly envy this person for not being exposed to it.

    • @ccdfa@lemm.ee
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      3•2 months ago

      Yeah basically it’s like good aura

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