Tag Archive: social media

February 3, 2014 - Written by:

Is Social Media Channeling a New Wave of Attention Seekers?

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I am definitely against people propagating ideals of themselves for no other discernible purpose than to derive attention. This happens a lot nowadays, especially with the influx of social media and the inevitable purpose for which people use it. There is a never ending cycle of “look at me” and it is relatively frustrating. This is made even more unbearable... Read the rest of this post...

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January 15, 2014 - Written by:

Red Lightey, No Life-y? The Perils (or Joys) of No Internet

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It happened a week ago. There I was casually browsing the interweb (Facebook stalking) when what should happen but a little Digi Dinosaur and a message pops into the centre of the screen: Unable to Connect to the Internet. What do you mean? I can’t look at the next picture along of him and his new girlfriend? But it could’ve been... Read the rest of this post...

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November 11, 2013 - Written by:

I Know You ‘Like’ Me But Do You Like Me?

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The Facebook ‘Like’ absolutely confounds me. Isn’t it one of the most baffling enigmas of this digital generation? I mean sometimes it’s really obvious what is ‘Likable’ – photos of cats doing crazy shizz with a comical caption generally cracks me up! Like. Other stuff – I just don’t get. Sophie went to pick up some juice from the spa... Read the rest of this post...

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October 9, 2011 - Written by:

Get Your Face Outtta My Facebook

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Sooo let’s not go into positives, because we all know there are plenty of ‘em. This is about when Facebook goes wrong. Very wrong.  Facebook should be called ASBO-book, really.  Is it me or are people getting touchy with status updates? The other day I logged into my account and innocently browsed my news feed. Louise had got a haircut.... Read the rest of this post...

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