News has come in of another major online site shutting down its comments. The Internet Movie … IMDb is shutting down its forumsRead more
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How to spot fake news on social media (or anywhere else)
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the role social media plays in modern journalism … How to spot fake news on social media (or anywhere else)Read more
The next US President and social media
The United States elects a new President on Tuesday. (Remember to vote, people!) The next US … The next US President and social mediaRead more
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 … How I promote my blog via social mediaRead more
NPR to drop comments from its site
Starting tomorrow, NPR’s dropping comments from its site. NPR made the announcement last week, stating that … NPR to drop comments from its siteRead more
Snapchat’s filter problems are *why* diversity in tech matters
The current hot social media service of the moment is Snapchat. I’ve never used it, but … Snapchat’s filter problems are *why* diversity in tech mattersRead more
I’m now on Instagram
After some indifference all this time, I’ve finally decided to sign up for Instagram, the popular … I’m now on InstagramRead more
LinkedIn is worth $26 billion… who knew?
Earlier this week came surprising news that Microsoft’s bought LinkedIn, the social network aimed at professional … LinkedIn is worth $26 billion… who knew?Read more
How to turn off the new Twitter algorithm
A few weeks ago, Twitter decided to quietly turn on their long-discussed-and-tested sorting algorithm. Similar to … How to turn off the new Twitter algorithmRead more
My social network usage (Spring 2016)
Here’s a look at, and my thoughts on, my current social media usage. Facebook Some months … My social network usage (Spring 2016)Read more