There was an amazing article posted last week that reported a new and highly disturbing trend. Here is a recap. Apparently, more and more employers, college admissions offices, and even sports coaches are under the mistaken impression that they have the right to request or even demand login and password information to potential employees or… Continue reading »
Mar
01
Pinterest is a Coffee Klatch. Facebook is a Kegger. Twitter is a Cocktail Party.
“Oh, hello there. So nice to meet you. Why, yes, it IS a new top. I got it here. And where have you been lately? Etsy, I presume?” That is sort of how the casual sharing of ideas happen on Pinterest. Sharing visual ideas, creative concepts and exploring new products is what it’s all about.… Continue reading »
Feb
21
How to Tweet like a Total Douchebag
Disrespect the hashtag. Use it frequently and with no real purpose. Ignore the fact that hashtags exist to enable useful searches or to allow users to find one another. Nope. Just put a hashtag in front of every word you think makes you #awesome. Wear a suit and tie in your profile shot. Or, if… Continue reading »
Jan
16
What to do if Your Twitter Account Gets Hacked
It’s probably happened to someone you follow, or someone who follows you. Twitter accounts get hacked when users have simple passwords, when users click on links from other hacked accounts or when users aren’t properly managing privacy. But what do you do when (and if) your account is hacked? Change your password to a… Continue reading »
Oct
27
How I Jumped into Charlottesville With Both Feet (or the story of a 50+ year old Twitterer)
Today’s guest post comes from Liz Finkelstein, a Twitter user and engaged community member. This is her story about she harnessed the power of a social network. As I was getting ready to put my house in New York on the market so I would be able to move to the Charlottesville area, I suddenly… Continue reading »
