The Social Media Fast
It was incredibly weird to go from a volunteering stint in which I had made people in need very happy, only to log onto one of the social networks to discover people pining for my demise or engaging in microaggresions or simply dehumanizing me because I fit their bill of …
Social media + law enforcement resulted in Anderson Township massage parlor sting
In the hours that followed the March 7 sting, social media buzzed with comments and questions, including why massage parlor clients were not arrested. Both soliciting for sex for hire and being a customer of the service are illegal. “It's not a case of women being more culpable than men, …
Chinese Reporter Rolled Her Eyes On State Television, And Social Media Users Can’t Deal
Chinese social media users are abuzz after a camera caught a reporter's candid moment at a government event. The footage captured reporter Liang Xiangyi ― who works for Yicai, China's largest financial media conglomerate ― rolling her eyes as another reporter, Zhang Huijun, asks a question … Read More
4 Simple Social Media Marketing Tips for New Business Owners
For those who don't have a lot of experience with social media, getting started can feel pretty overwhelming. Especially when there are so many people out there doing it so well. Even after you've begun to gain some traction, you can have moments of mind-boggle. We've managed to grow our …
Social media’s Trojan regulators
Hillary Clinton still can't believe she lost the election and is using her social media presence to call out those whom she feels were responsible for her loss. “We should all care about how social media platforms play a part in our democratic process. Because unless it's addressed it will …
How To Embrace Social Media In A Positive (Not Soul-Crushing) Way
I don't think anyone can pinpoint exactly how social media went from being Myspace coding to the all-consuming, anxiety-inducing, news-making beast it is today. Despite Instagram being associated with anxiety, depression and bullying, it's almost a red flag when you can't find a potential tinder date in … Read More
How Will Social Media Influence The 2018 Elections?
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — President Donald Trump has said Facebook and Twitter may have helped him win the presidency, but with the spread of fake news online, how effective will social media be in this upcoming election? “Many of my students get their news now from social media from Facebook … Read …
Social media poses a serious challenge to law enforcement agencies: Rajnath Singh
"The social media has also posed serious challenge to policing. The three main issues are (i) law and order, (ii) cyber crimes like fake and imitating accounts, financial frauds (Nigerian 419 frauds), malware delivery, drug and other illegal article sales, victimisation of women and children and (iii) terrorism … Read More
Cheryl Burke is on a social media break
“Dancing with the Stars” pro Cheryl Burke announced Tuesday she would be taking a breather from social media to tend to personal matters. “I'm dealing with some personal things right now and need to take a break from social media,” Burke posted across her social media accounts. “Thanks for … Read …
Sri Lanka to lift social media ban, says minister
Sri Lanka is likely to lift a ban on social media networks this week, a government minister said, almost a week after blocking access to prevent the spread of communal violence. … Fernando said authorities would closely monitor the networks for any hate speech that could damage ethnic harmony. Read …