Tips on using hashtags on social media
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the hashtag, the labeling/categorizing device that’s become Twitter’s signature. But how should hashtags be used?
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The tech industry grapples with hate speech
Since last week’s Charlottesville protest against neo-Nazis/White supremacists, the tech industry’s been grappling with how to deal with hate speech.
My social network usage (Spring 2017)
A look at the current state of my social network usage, from Facebook and Twitter to a still-lingering presence on Google+.
Has Twitter really hit the skids?
Has Twitter really hit the skids? A few infographics and recent reports suggest Twitter’s growth in revenue and users has fallen flat.
IMDb is shutting down its forums
Similar to NPR, Scientific American, and others, the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has announced that it’s shutting down its comments forum.
How to spot fake news on social media (or anywhere else)
Facebook and social media’s facing backlash over promoting outright fake news stories. But how can readers tell a news story’s fake?
The next US President and social media
The next US president will be inheriting, among other things, President Obama’s official social media accounts. How will the transfer happen?
How I promote my blog via social media
How to promote one’s blog via social media is a heavily written topic online. Thus, I thought I’d join in on writing about such. I’ve listed below what social media I’m using to promote my blog, and how I use said networks.
NPR to drop comments from its site
NPR’s announced plans to drop comments from its online website. Are comments really worthwhile, or a waste of time and resources?
Snapchat’s filter problems are *why* diversity in tech matters
Snapchat’s made some racially insensitive blunders with its filters not once, but twice, this year. An example of why the tech industry needs diverse staff?