Dilbert Does Twitter
October 11, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
Scott Adams Dilbert comic provides a wickedly satirical view of life in cubespace. Dilbert, the geeky white-collar engineer, has discovered an ulterior use for Twitter — keeping up on the boss’ whereabouts. Go Dilbert!
Of course, you wouldn’t do that, would you? What creative uses of Twitter have you discovered?
Twitter Suckers
October 4, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
Why do we have Twitter worms? Because there are suckers out there who willingly give away their Twitter credentials for the promise of thousands of followers. Remember, the number of followers you have is irrelevant if they don’t really care to follow you. It’s quality, not quantity that matters.
In general, always exercise caution when deciding to click a link. Sometimes it’s better to just say no.
More from Noise to Signal.
Tax Irregularities and Twitter
July 19, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
Many bloggers turn their avocation into a part-time business, running a few ads to help defray their hosting costs and maybe even support their hobby. And, of course, for the tax deductions, as the Joy of Tech wickedly points out.
Now where did I put that receipt?
Social Network Wars
April 26, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
With Myspace, Facebook and other social networks all vying for attention, what can the average Joe do to maintain his sanity? This week’s Sunday Funny is a video that wouldn’t be funny if it weren’t so true: Social Network Wars.
Sunday Funnies: Emoticon War
April 19, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Instant Messaging
Communicating via instant messaging or text alone has challenges. You don’t get to read the body language or see the telling smirk on the other person’s face. And so emoticons were born — a shorthand code to help inject text messages with emotions. And thank god — without them this entire video would be irrelevant.
Enjoy this week’s Sunday Funny: Emoticon War. Read more
Sunday Funnies: Twitter Frenzy
April 12, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
Welcome to a new series at BigBlueBall we’re calling the Sunday Funnies. With everything that is going on in the world of social media, sometimes you need to sit back and have a good laugh. Each week we’ll be sharing something fun — just for the helluvit.
This week, Jon Stewart and the Daily Show on Comedy Central skewer the Twitter frenzy that has taken hold of the news media. Read more
What is Twitter?
March 18, 2009 by Jeff Hester
Filed under Social Networks
What is Twitter? Current TV offers this humorous explanation in Twouble with Twitters. Watch for the Fail Whale.
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