Archive for the ‘ethics’ Category

The making of a social media slut

I crossed the line. I think I have become a social media slut. Before I tell my tale, let me relate a few of my experiences this week … A very […]

Steal this blog: Why the economics of blogging are broken

Imagine you have composed a beautiful song. This song is a culmination of years of music lessons, performing, and experimentation. You love your song. You’re proud of your song. Then […]

Social scoring and the business case for blocking Twitter spammers

Judging by her school-issue personal photo, Twana Florance appears to be a mild-mannered, middle-aged matron from Twin Falls, Idaho. But there is no Twana Florance. Twana is probably some teenager […]

Social media and the Rutgers suicide

I’m sure you were disturbed, as I was, by the story of a young man who committed suicide when his sexual encounter was secretly captured on a video and posted […]

Snooping on Facebook: Not just for stalkers any more

I have one of the world’s best points of brand differentiation — I’m the only business blogger you know old enough to have a daughter-blogger! Lauren is entering her senior […]

Why it’s ridiculous to argue about ghost blogging

It seems like “ghost blogging” — the practice of penning posts for others — is always under attack. Jon Buscall wrote a fine piece about it recently as did Mitch […]

It’s time to draw the line on social media disclosure

Perhaps by now you’re heard of the “Please Rob Me” site that highlights those on Twitter disclosing that they’re away from their homes. While the site is kind of funny, it […]

Twitter’s Biggest Scams Part 4: The Trump Network

Part 4 of a series Yes, it’s THAT Trump. “The Donald” is actually behind this Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) program. A key difference between this and the other MLM programs explained […]

Does Amanda Chapel matter?

The mysterious, mean-spirited, self-proclaimed “strumpette” Amanda Chapel is the most divisive personality in the social media movement. She relentlessly shoots poison darts at nearly every voice of authority on the social […]