Social Broadcasting: Where You Are vs. Where You Aren’t
June 26, 2009 :: Joe LoongI’d like to revisit the implications of socially-broadcasting your location and status. Previously, I looked at social broadcasting from a security perspective — namely, the notion that by telling people where you are, you’re also telling people where you aren’t, which could open you up to shenanigans by ne’er-do-wells, or even crime (as in the [...]
Extending Situational Relationships With Social Media
June 24, 2009 :: Joe LoongWe all know that the Internet, online community, and social media tools are great for enabling and strengthening the connections between people of every combination of like-minded/differently-minded and geographically distant/nearby.
Here, I’m going to look at social media and expanding relationships between people who are already like-minded — even excessively so — and physically near each [...]
Please Burglarize My House: Personal OPSEC and Social Broadcasting
June 9, 2009 :: Joe LoongIn a previous blog life, I envisioned a scenario where cyber-savvy criminals simply did a blog search for the phrase “going on vacation” to target houses to burglarize. Given that people routinely post details about where they live, their whereabouts at any given time, what kind of stuff they own, and who they live with [...]
Suffering From Twitter Fatigue (Post-Twitter Stress Disorder)
June 1, 2009 :: Joe LoongI seem to be experiencing Twitter Fatigue (judging by the search results, it’s a term I can’t even pretend to have coined). It’s not so much the constant talking about Twitter, or even the hearing about it. It’s more like the actual using of it. But not the part where I broadcast to my legion [...]
Which Is More Effective For You: Twitter or Facebook?
May 27, 2009 :: Joe LoongThe following entry is a personal look at the relative effectiveness of Twitter vs. Facebook in getting responses from people — specifically, answers to questions. It’s based completely on anecdotal observation, and as such, solely applies to my own situation, and my own unique friend / follower makeup. So it’s probably completely worthless for anyone [...]
Do You Practice Safe New Media Etiquette?
May 19, 2009 :: Kenneth YeungDuring the most recent NewComm Forum in San Francisco, I had a chance to speak with the Society for New Communications Research Executive Director, Jennifer McClure about something she’s given some presentations about: new media etiquette. Many of us may think that it’s pretty simple to jump in on the latest and greatest craze of [...]
Roundup: Things Most Normal People Don’t Care About
May 12, 2009 :: Joe LoongHere’s a summary of social media happenings from the week that most normal people couldn’t give two hoots about:
* Twitter switched its URL-shortening service from TinyURL to Bit.ly: Perhaps coincidentally (then again, perhaps not), Bit.ly is now the #1 URL-shortening service on the Internet. At least, for the period of time before URL shorteners destroy [...]
Luxury vs. Necessity: Would You Give Up Twitter or Facebook for Lent?
February 25, 2009 :: Joe LoongIn case you’re still recovering from your Fat Tuesday celebrations, we’re now in the Lenten season, and for those looking for a non-traditional sacrifice for your abstaining pleasure, you can always try a Facebook fast. [Wall Street Journal article, via lots of different places]
The idea of a Facebook fast for Lent isn’t a super-new idea [...]
Yes Means Maybe, Maybe Means No, No Means Hell No
February 20, 2009 :: Joe LoongComing off a few DC local tech-ish events this week, I’m thinking back to the intersection of social media and real-world meetups. (I go there a lot, because social gatherings are what really put the “social” in social media.)
To riff on Howard Rheingold, you know an online community is truly a valuable part of your [...]
Going Viral by Embracing Mutation?
February 16, 2009 :: Joe LoongOver at Slate, Chris Wilson has a look at the spread of the 25 Random Things” meme on Facebook. [link via Slashdot] The meme (a meme is essentially an idea that spreads, taking on a life of its own), which simply asked users to write 25 things about themselves, and then tap 25 of their [...]
