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12/18/2012 11:35 AM

When is social-media use a crime? - CNN International

When is social-media use a crime? CNN International (CNN) -- In the crowded world of social media, with its virtual currency of likes and followers, some people will do anything for attention. Post a meme on Facebook. Create a parody account on Twitter. And in extreme cases, spread something shocking or ... and more »

12/18/2012 10:37 AM

California judge considers sex offenders' social media - San Jose Mercury News

California judge considers sex offenders' social media San Jose Mercury News The question for a federal judge Monday was whether those rights can be limited by a voter-approved requirement that registered sex offenders turn over vital online information such as social media passwords, usernames and Internet service providers to ... and more »

12/18/2012 11:27 AM

Newtown, Conn.: Why I Turned Off Social Media and 24-Hour News - Huffington Post (blog)

Globe and Mail Newtown, Conn.: Why I Turned Off Social Media and 24-Hour News Huffington Post (blog) I am an avid user of social media, and am actively engaged in the discussions about the changing nature and future of news and print media, but it is at times like last week's school shooting in Newtown, Conn., that social media and journalism can be ... Social media reaction to Connecticut shootingKAPP Social media reaction to Connecticut shooting predominantly positive680 News all 9 news articles »

12/17/2012 09:56 PM

Gun Rights Groups' New Social Media Policy: Don't Use It - Huffington Post

MSNBC Gun Rights Groups' New Social Media Policy: Don't Use It Huffington Post While Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites have otherwise buzzed with users' reactions to the Newtown shooting, followers of social media accounts belonging to six major gun rights advocacy groups -- that together spent $5.5 million in ... The NRA - a social media case study in action?SmartPlanet.com (blog) NRA radio silence: Social media accounts muted in wake of tragedyMSNBC NRA's social media accounts go silent in wake of school shootingThe Hill (blog) Press TV -Great Falls Tribune -TPM all 246 news articles »

12/18/2012 10:53 AM

JAMIE BUTOW: Social media flurry follows school rampage - Bakersfield Californian

Twin Cities Daily Planet JAMIE BUTOW: Social media flurry follows school rampage Bakersfield Californian It wasn't social media that misidentified the Sandy Hook Elementary School killer as Ryan Lanza rather than his younger brother Adam -- but once his name was out there Friday, everyone named Ryan Lanza was in the spotlight. Links to Facebook pages and ... Twitter, Facebook and Ryan Lanza: how tragedy turns social media users into ...Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Social media failures in wake of shootingsIllawarra Mercury Social media quick to judge, slow to absolve shooter's brother - Technology on ...NBCNews.com (blog) TVNZ -Twin Cities Daily Planet -The Canberra Times all 816 news articles »

12/18/2012 09:52 AM

NRA's Social Media Strategy: Go Dark - National Journal (blog)

AdAge.com NRA's Social Media Strategy: Go Dark National Journal (blog) When a mass shooting occurs, the National Rifle Association's communications shop typically goes dark, particularly its highly visible social media channels. That has certainly been the case post-Newtown. The organization's Facebook page, with its more ... After Newtown, the NRA goes silentCNN Gun-Control Groups Rally in Wake of Shooting, But Lag Far Behind NRAAdAge.com The NRA vanishes from social media after Connecticut school massacreExaminer.com New America Media (blog) all 3,689 news articles »

12/18/2012 09:01 AM

Why doesn't everyone 'social media stalk' a potential date? - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Why doesn't everyone 'social media stalk' a potential date? Telegraph.co.uk only 65 per cent of those questioned 'fessed up to searching for their potential date online. Of those honest souls, 77 per cent claimed they had turned down a date as a result of something they found out about the said babe or hunk through social media.

12/18/2012 09:12 AM

Why Your Social Media Metrics Are a Waste of Time - blogs.hbr.org (blog)

blogs.hbr.org (blog) Why Your Social Media Metrics Are a Waste of Time blogs.hbr.org (blog) Many companies use the wrong metrics to measure their performance, especially when it comes to social media. I run a social-media company, and until recently even we were confused about what metrics mattered. If you think pageviews, unique visitors, ...

12/17/2012 06:03 PM

How Social Media Can Spur Organizational Transformation - Forbes

How Social Media Can Spur Organizational Transformation Forbes Executives for the most part don't get social media. But it's not their fault. After all, many corporate execs don't even read their own email â€Â" how are they expected to realize the benefits of new platforms if many don't use them personally? But the ...

12/18/2012 10:07 AM

Why I Started a Social Media Hoax -- and How I'm Using It to Help - Huffington Post (blog)

Why I Started a Social Media Hoax -- and How I'm Using It to Help Huffington Post (blog) What do social media hoaxes accomplish for the individual, and are there any positives? I'm Nolan Daniels and I tricked more than 2 million people into sharing my lotto ticket picture on Facebook. You see scams or hoaxes all the time on Facebook and ...