Our President-Elect is probably best known for his outrageous use of the popular micro-blogging site Twitter and I have certainly shared my annoyance with this on my personal blog. Recent Tweets from Trump might be landed him in hot water with Twitter as his bullying tactics have entered the realm of violating the site's terms … Continue reading Not Exempt From the Rules: Donald Trump Could Be Banned From Twitter
Anti-Gay Internet Trolls Are No Match for J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is easily one of the greatest voices the in world. While she certainly isn't perfect, she is one that will not hesitate to sound off when she sees something amiss in the world. She is an advocate in every sense of the word and stands for what she believes in. So when a … Continue reading Anti-Gay Internet Trolls Are No Match for J.K. Rowling
Ellen Catching Heat for “Racist” Twitter Post
We live in a very politically correct world so this story really comes as no surprise. Everyone's favorite human being (and voice of the beloved Dory) has cause a bit of a stir by posting the following meme on her twitter account: In case you aren't following the Olympics at all (I'm not) the man … Continue reading Ellen Catching Heat for “Racist” Twitter Post
Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
In late October of this year Twitter introduced a new way for its 500 million users to interact with one another by launching Twitter Polls. While Twitter has always offered ways for users to gather information and opinions through hashtags or simply having users cast their vote through either retweet or favorites, this new polling … Continue reading Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
Texas Teen Fired Via Twitter Goes Viral
If I've said it once, I've said it a million time: TAKE TIME TO THINK! A young teen in Dallas, TX found herself out of a job before even starting after a tweet was spotted by her manager. The teenager in question, Cella, posted on her twitter account "Ew I start this f*** a** job … Continue reading Texas Teen Fired Via Twitter Goes Viral
DiGiorno Pizza Serves up Offensive Tweet
There's a very good reason why my mantra will forever and always be "take time to think" in every part of life. The problem is that we live in too face-paced a world. Everything must be instant and it must happen now. Waiting is unacceptable and thinking is becoming a thing of the past. Enter … Continue reading DiGiorno Pizza Serves up Offensive Tweet
Too Soon: Jason Biggs Hasn’t Learned His Lesson
The world was stunned just a few days ago when news of the Malaysian Flight 17's crash hit the newsfeeds. As a frequent flyer I found a pit in my stomach as I watched the details unfold. Soon to follow were reports of the plan being shot down. Over 300 lives lost in an instant. … Continue reading Too Soon: Jason Biggs Hasn’t Learned His Lesson
Just Kidding Still Doesn’t Cut It in the Online World
In July of 2013 I wrote about a young man named Justin Carter who posted a threatening status update on Facebook resulting in his arrest. This story has since become a cautionary tale that I have travelled all over the country with. The moral of the story being that "just kidding" doesn't cut it in … Continue reading Just Kidding Still Doesn’t Cut It in the Online World
What Parents Should Know: Vine Becomes PG-13
Just over a year after its debut, Vine (a Twitter-owned platform) had brought about a major change in their Terms of Service. Last week, Twitter announced and immediate change in the terms banning all pornographic and sexually explicit content. Twitter and, by extension, Vine had no rules against pornographic material though they did supress the … Continue reading What Parents Should Know: Vine Becomes PG-13
Vine vs. Instagram: Which Is The Better Choice For Your Child
Last week's entries about what parents should know about Vine and Instagram (with video) have created an interesting response in my inbox. Many parents want to know- which is better for my kid? SPOILER ALERT: The winner is going to be Instagram. Privacy Both Instagram and Vine give users the ability to keep their content … Continue reading Vine vs. Instagram: Which Is The Better Choice For Your Child
Breaking Down Digital Walls 