That Black and Blue Facebook Icon? Just a Glitch, They Say!
A funny thing happened when I updated apps on my iPhone the other day. Suddenly I saw a mysterious black and blue Facebook icon!
Tag Archives: Social Media
When a Good Worker Leaves, You Can’t Always Blame Managers
Contrary to what you read in too many LinkedIn posts, don't blame managers for every workplace problem you might encounter.
Facebookers Applaud Store’s Ban of Emotional Support Animals
A story about a grocery chain refusing to allow emotional support animals inside their stores seemed to get almost unanimous praise.
Who Started This ‘Great Photography’ Photo Captions Trend?
If you spend much time browsing sites like Facebook, Instagram or Threads, you've surely seen some lousy photo captions lately.
Firefighter Hailed as a Hero, Despite Claims He Wouldn’t Be
The media hailed as a hero the man who lost his life as a sniper took aim on Donald Trump. That's not what his daughter said would happen.
U.S. Surgeon General Wants Warning Label for Social Media
Does social media actually need a warning label? America's surgeon general says it's contributing to an 'emergency' mental health crisis.
Threads API Release Expected This Month
When the Threads API comes out, it will mean users will be able to schedule posts on the platform through social media management tools.
X Alternative Post News Shuts Down
Loyal users hoped Post News might find a way to stay afloat after word came of its pending demise. But those hopes have been dashed.
X Taking Last Step to Drop Twitter Brand for Good
If you've secretly been hoping X owner Elon Musk would change his mind and resurrect the Twitter brand, you won't...
BlueSky Direct Messages on the Way, Platform Says
One of the new 'improvements' coming to social media is BlueSky direct messages, something many have, unfortunately, asked for!
Biden Signs Bill that Could Lead to TikTok Ban
The ball is now in the court of Tiktok's owner after President Joe Biden signed legislation to pave the way to an American Tiktok ban.
Post News Announces It’s Shutting Down
One of a handful of hopeful Twitter replacements, Post Social, announced it will cease operations within the coming weeks.
Direct Messages May Come to Threads…Unfortunately
I suppose it had to happen sooner or later...but there's word that Meta plans to give Threads users an option for direct messages.
Ironic: As X Checkmarks Return, Some No Longer Want Them
There's a new chapter in the saga over X checkmarks as owner Elon Musk has decided to begin restoring them to certain accounts.
‘Formerly Twitter’? AP Style Gives an Update
AP Style recently updated its guidance on referring to Elon Musk's social media platform X with a disclaimer that it was formerly Twitter.
Do You Have Follow-Back Rules on Your Social Media?
As you try to build an audience on social media, I find that having follow-back rules can help you weed out spammers and adult content.
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