I’ve always been a fan of watching the Olympics. I know politics and wealth all influence outcomes, but I still enjoy seeing the athletes perform. My favorite sports to watch include swimming, diving, and gymnastics. The other night I marveled…
Category: Social Media
The Digital Mob Takes Shape
When I blogged about the Decree of the Digital Mob, How the Internet Makes or Breaks You, I didn’t fully realize the potential. This past week I felt disheartened reading about the actions of a group of teenagers. The group…
Ever Changing Definition of Privacy
Cameras are pervasive. We carry them in our pockets. They’re posted to lamp posts and store fronts. Some people have them in and around their homes. Or attached to their doorbells. In some cases, they can be helpful. For example,…
The Creep of Apps
I have to confess that I’ve been using Facebook (FB) marketplace for about a year. It started out innocently. In an effort to reduce waste and cut down on costs, marketplace offered a way to purchase second-hand goods. I also…
The Vast Realms of Friendship
I grew up in the analog age when the kinds of friendships were more limited. We didn’t have “facebook” friends, chat buddies, or communicate with people we hadn’t met IRL first. Friends lived close by. The few long-distance friends I…