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Google+ Offers a Safe Social Media Experience for the LGBT Community
Google recently launched its new social networking product, Google+, which is going head-to-head with the Facebook platform. What makes Google+ different is that it provides users with a way to connect, engage and share information with people within their network in a more easy-to-manage way. Google+ allows you to seamlessly and safely share information with … Continue reading
Just How Popular Are Social Profiles?
In an opinion piece written in May of 2010 for The Washington Post, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer and founder of Facebook, wrote: “Six years ago, we built Facebook around a few simple ideas. People want to share and stay connected with their friends and the people around them. If we give people control over … Continue reading
LGBT Social Media Ethics: What Happened to Decency? Remembering Tyler Clementi
The other day, I went for coffee with Jim, the man who found Tyler Clementi’s body floating in the Hudson River in New York. Jim and I met via Twitter about six months ago and have remained in Twitter contact since. Tyler’s death was tragic and painful for the gay community, and I found it … Continue reading
LGBT Social Media Ethics: Please Don’t Post That!
Try to follow me if you can. In 2003, I opened a Friendster account. In 2007, a MySpace account. In 2008, a Facebook account. In 2009, a LinkedIn account. In 2010, a Twitter account and a dot429 account. Lastly, in 2011, I opened a Friendfactor account. Needless to say, over the past 8 years, I’ve … Continue reading
Podcast Interview Series: Denise and Donna, Hosts of The Lesbian Lounge
This is the last installment of my 3-part podcast profile series. Earlier we heard from Phil Reese of Same Sex Sunday and Ben and Dave of The Six Pack. Now we’re going to hear from two women who cover celebrity interviews and juicy gossip happening in and around the lesbian community. Lets meet Denise and … Continue reading
Interview with Allison Palmer, Director of Digital Initiatives at GLAAD: How We Can Protect Ourselves on Social Media
Like most, I was saddened by the recent LGBT suicides that made headlines. The suicides have served as a call to action for our community. The Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), became involved when they were contacted by Facebook users flagging hate speech and discrimination on its pages. Here is what they decided to … Continue reading
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