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The much-reported dongle incident demonstrates that we are in a new world with little room for error when it comes to civility
“You’re Creeping Me Out!” The Dark Side of Social Networking

The badges of social proof are useful shortcuts for people to determine power and success. Is this good business or cheating?Do you have to cheat to be successful on the social web?

Should child molesters have free access to Facebook? The State of Indiana says “yes.” Is Facebook a human right

The social web can be an ugly place. But it doesn’t have to be. Change is in your hands.
While social media purists want to avoid buying Facebook Likes, is there any way to avoid it? And should we? The case for faking it.
If you’re working in social media, you’re a publisher now and must be aware of the legal implications in the field. Here’s an essential guide.
A top Microsoft executive shares his vision of a world without screens, search that surrounds us, and the looming crisis in skills development.

Recent riots in India were fueled by social media rumors and the government is cracking down. Are social media-fueled panics inevitable? Social media sowing the seeds of panic
Fear of employees ruining a company through social media is probably not a legitimate reason to not start a program. This post explains why.
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