Rage against the social media machine: How did it get to this?
With Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify before Congress less than a week after an enraged YouTube user wounded three people before killing herself at the company's headquarters, the growing debate over what Silicon Valley's social media giants do with the content and information we … Read More
Home secretary to urge social media giants to restrict gang-related content
The UK's home secretary will call on social media firms to clampdown on gang-related content following a spate of deadly attacks in London. Amber Rudd is expected to urge the platforms to make it more explicit that violent gang material, including music and video, is forbidden from their sites, according … …
Social media used by two-thirds of over 65s in the South East
Social media is used by more than 70 per cent of people aged over 65 who use the internet in the South East. A recent nationwide YouGov study found that Facebook was the most popular social media platform used by over 65s in the South East, with 61 per cent …
Egypt bans Blue Whale ‘social media game’ over suicide claims
Egypt's top Islamic body has banned a social media game that allegedly entices teenagers to commit suicide, saying it contains elements that are prohibited by Islam. Dar al Iftaa, the Egyptian institute responsible for religious matters, issued the ban on the game after Egyptian media reported several … Read More
How HobNob Is Making Social Media Safer
There's no doubt that social media has become a major part of our modern culture. Whether it's how someone gets their news, connects with old friends, or even works, social media has become a disruptive force rather than an internet fad. However, just because the intentions of social media are … …
Social media pages help members share local history
Jones lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and spends about 10 or 15 minutes a day monitoring posts and evaluating membership requests. “We've … Like any social media page, content is driven by what members post. … “You could never communicate if you didn't have this social media,” Hutto said. Read …
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em: Berlin’s Social Media Spending for Political Ads Jumps
Expenditures for advertising and other publications in social media at the request of the Germany's government increased dramatically in 2017 as compared to 2013, German paper Bild reported on Saturday, citing the Cabinet's response to the parliamentary question by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) … Read More
Empowering campaigners with a social media toolkit
Empowering campaigners with a social media toolkit. Colette Sexton. By Colette Sexton Apr 8, 2018. Share this article: Empowering campaigners with a social media toolkit. Craig Dwyer, founder of ForaChange Fergal Phillips. Colette Sexton. By Colette Sexton Apr 8, 2018. Share this article: Although … Read More
Monique Keiran: Social-media debate is shifting
The conversation about social media is shifting. When the mayor of Victoria deletes her Facebook account because of the unconstructive discourse taking place there, not many take notice. But when the British parliament and privacy commissioner, and the U.S. Congress and Federal Trade Commission … Read More
Husband doesn’t want photos of child on social media
I love social media. I have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. My husband and I just had our first baby. She's 4 months old. I want to share photos of her on my accounts, but he's really against it. He says "Big Brother" is watching and doesn't want our daughter's …