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    Like clockwork, another article has created a moral panic about so-called “sickfluencers,” or people—usually women—who share online about their illnesses and disabilities. Critics argue that the rise of these diagnoses and creators is some…

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Join Kate Lindsay twice a week as we gaze deep into the online abyss—and tell you what’s gazing back. Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI—plus ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the our show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.