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What Do All of The Red Equal Signs on Facebook and Twitter Profiles Mean? Find Out Why They're Popping Up on Social Media

Nick Cooper — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:15:05 +0000

If you’ve been on Facebook or Twitter today, you’ve undoubtedly noticed several people changing their profile picture to a red equal sign that is spreading rapidly around the web. What is this supposed to signify? The emergence of these symbols is a social media effort to show support for equal human rights as the U.S. Supreme Court [...]

6 Unwritten Laws Of Facebook That You Probably Follow

Ken Hayes — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:52:42 +0000

I am intrigued with people’s Facebook behavior. It’s a big social experiment that you can watch unfold. Facebook has become it’s own world with it’s own unwritten rules. See for yourself if you find yourself obligated to do these things: 1. Write on someone’s wall for their birthday. Facebook gives us that friendly reminder that [...]

Your Status Update May Be Highlighted On This Site, And Could Cause You Problems

Ken Hayes — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:29:19 +0000

I found a site today that really shows how stupid people can be. It’s an experiment that uses internet search tools on social media sites and pull status updates, tweets, foursquare check in’s, and other social media apps to show you how visible you are. The website is called weknowwhatyou’redoing.com. They have four sections: Who [...]

Is the Department of Homeland Security Tracking You on Facebook and Twitter?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:30:07 +0000

When you’re tweeting or posting on Facebook, you’re probably not thinking about the Department of Homeland Security. But as it turns out, it may very well be thinking about you. The DHS started monitoring social media sites back in February 2011 to stay on top of breaking news — particularly stories related to matters of [...]

Is 'Manteresting' Pinterest for Men?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:40:07 +0000

Over the past month or so, Pinterest has taken the internet by storm, with the pinboard-style photo sharing platform proving to be especially popular with women. So does that mean there is space in the cyberverse for a Pinterest-like site geared toward men?

Enter Manteresting, which is described as a place where men 1) get inspired by awesome content; 2) share manly things with the community; and 3) view what other members are posting.

Do You Set Your Social Media to Private? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:40:08 +0000

These days, just about everybody is on some form of social media. However, that doesn’t mean they want to share their information with everybody.

According to a Pew Research Center survey of 2,267 adults, 58 percent of social media users set their profile to private.

Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:02:39 +0000

A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.

How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:50:05 +0000

Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.

Social Networks Rage Over Anthony Verdict With Opinions Shared From All Over The Country

David Drew — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:00:04 +0000

While not quite up to the buzz the O.J. verdict created, the surprise verdict today with Casey Anthony has created a lot of emotion and people aren't afraid to voice their opinions.

To say that social media got a little worked up over the Casey Anthony verdict would be like saying Facebook "has a few users" or Twitter "is home to an occasional misspelling."