We found this infographic so interesting we just had to share it with you. Facebook has made it easy for seniors to use. They are able to share experiences with family regardless of where they live. Senior citizens have connected with long-lost and current friends. It's not unusual for a seasoned citizen to spend an hour or so on Facebook on any given day. Take a look at the extent and rate at which seniors are getting involved. (more…)
Facebook Deals was rolled out four months ago to compete with Groupon. Now, Facebook has decided to shut it down. “After testing Deals for four months, we’ve decided to end our Deals product in the coming weeks,” Facebook told Reuters in a statement. (more…)
Google+ will now ban the use of pseudonyms and nicknames, requiring people to use their real name. This is in line with Google's Common Names Policy. The policy was supposed to fight spam and prevent the creation of fake profiles. (more…)
At the end of June, Google unveiled Google+ and entered into a head-to-head competition with Facebook. I have been on Google+ for less than a week and thought I share some of my first impressions. Just a quick reminder: Though I am a user of Google products (Google Apps, Android phone, etc.) In February of 2010, I wrote about how Google scares me. Frankly, that feeling of uneasiness is still around. That being said, here are some of my first impressions about Google+. (more…)
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In spite of the fact I often tell people I am a “Recovering Attorney,” I remain very interested in how the courts are ruling on social media issues. Call it intellectually stimulating. There was a case in Pennsylvania in May that caught my eye. In this case, Zimmerman v. Weiss Markets, Inc., Judge Charles H. Saylor of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, Pa. issued a ruling analyzing the world of social media. (more…)
