Tag: social networks
Blue In Mississippi
Bluesky’s decision to drop out of the Mississippi market, while understandable, is a clear sign that we cannot take our digital access for granted.
The Narrative
Whether intentional or not, an attempt to paint Bluesky as one type of thing has taken hold in the press. A bad narrative is hard to shake, even if it’s unfair. As a user, don’t be afraid to push back.
Not Ready For The Camera
Why hasn’t video completely killed text-based social media, despite social platforms clearly favoring it? Simple: By its very nature, it excludes voices from the discussion.
The Network Serves Us
Thoughts on the sudden surge of success Bluesky has seen this week—without a network-dampening algorithm in sight.
Post-Post
The demise of Post, one of the social networks that emerged from the 2022 Twitter exodus, shows how users have come to understand that vibes aren’t everything with social media.
Diet Facebook
A browser extension I’m using has me really surprised about how much junk Facebook feeds me. I hate that we’re stuck with it.
Social Media, McAfee Style
The controversial jailed antivirus software mogul John McAfee followed up his virus-fighting work with one of the first social networks. Really.