Social media has changed the way we communicate and live. We feel the need to document our entire life, from our child’s first day of school, to details of our family vacation, and even what we ate for dinner. Most of us assume our posts are completely innocent, but nowadays social media has become an […]
Teachers and Social Media
Teachers, just like students, have to be careful about what they post on social media. With the prevalence of technology everywhere you turn, an innocent status update or tweet can cause major damage if interpreted the wrong way. Many teachers have been fired for Facebook and Instagram posts, tweets, and other social media posts. A […]
Jurors Ignore Court Instructions By Posting in Twitter
For those of you who never served as a juror, one of the first things that the judge instructs the jury on is not to look at any media. This includes Social Media. However, this is not always taken seriously, as was the events during the El Chapo case. It is serious enough where it […]
But That’s Not Our Guy – Why Social Media & Online Research Can Be Frustrating
DIY platforms and other data gathering programs are great, but before you consider them to be inaccurate or not helpful, keep in mind that they are only as good as the person using them for research.
Myspace Lost Tons of Music and Data
If you are above the age of 30, it is more than likely that you had a Myspace account. Myspace was “the place to be” before Facebook came along. The question is: Do you know what happened to your Myspace account? Did you abandon it when you converted to Facebook? Or is it still floating around out […]