Innocent sounding sites masking fodder for predators Back around March (2012) Facebook closed down a page which was in the form of a competition .. the "most beautiful teen in the world" page. It was closed down, amongst other reasons for being in breach of Facebook regulations due to the bullying taking place, in the form of derogatory comments about some of the teens pictures. There of … [Read more...]
the new seen and not heard?
I love the internet and the way it brings the world to my fingertips in great detail. I love that we have access to such amazing technology, but I also worry about the hidden cost of all these electronic wonders. My post today was triggered when I came out of a store and saw a young Mum in her car, parked at the supermarket, having a great old chat on the phone, whilst little baby around 6 … [Read more...]
Seriously censorship? How about being sensible?
Only the start of the week and already we have had more issues with Twitter. The latest concerns the NSW government seeking to crack down after rugby league player Robbie Farah received offensive remarks after the death of his mother. Then our Prime Minister Julia Gillard's father passed away and she received much support from her followers, but there was at least one person who made an … [Read more...]
INTERNET TROLLS MUST GO
Time and time again we hear of children who are driven to depression and even suicide because of online bullying and thoughtless comments made by others. Often these others hide behind false names and nick names and get their kicks spruiking their vitriol at people they don't even know. Recently in Australia a television celebrity was the victim of such an attack - where calls for her to … [Read more...]
Top Tips for managing online reputation for everyone
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