The Cambridge Analytica scandal’s been in the tech industry news for the past several weeks. Robinson … Should we delete our Facebook accounts? What’re the alternatives?Read more
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My social network usage (Spring 2018)
I thought I’d look at my social network usage as it now stands, versus the last … My social network usage (Spring 2018)Read more
How to block Twitter trolls in bulk
A look at different ways to block Twitter trolls in bulk, as well as more nuanced blocking approaches, using third party tools.
Twitter’s 2017 year in review
Twitter’s had a rough year. Its problems with (and lackluster handling of) trolls, neo-Nazis, racists, and … Twitter’s 2017 year in reviewRead more
Alternatives to Facebook for promoting your website
Facebook’s made news recently for yet more messing with its news feed. The social media giant’s … Alternatives to Facebook for promoting your websiteRead more
Basketball’s the most popular major US sport on social media
Basketball is the most popular sport on social media, according to a recent study. The NFL, America’s most popular sport, is also doing well.
Tips on using hashtags on social media
According to Wikipedia, a hashtag is a type of metadata tag that’s used on social networks … Tips on using hashtags on social mediaRead more
The tech industry grapples with hate speech
The past week in tech news has largely centered around the aftermath of the Charlottesville, Virginia … The tech industry grapples with hate speechRead more
My social network usage (Spring 2017)
I last looked at my social media usage state last fall, when I wrote about how … My social network usage (Spring 2017)Read more
Has Twitter really hit the skids?
Twitter’s a popular platform for journalists, media creators (including bloggers), celebrities, and even politicians. Especially politicians; … Has Twitter really hit the skids?Read more