Why would you like something unless you like it?

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Why would you like something unless you like it?

*This post turned out angrier than originally intended. Apparently I have a lot of pent-up rage towards Instagram’s “Like” button.* Today I got a text from my little sister. She had a bad day and wanted me to comment on her newest Instagram photo.

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Facebook’s Mobile Strategy In 2013

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Facebook’s Mobile Strategy In 2013

DAILY TICKER - Jan 1 - Shortly after its IPO in May, Facebook stock lost half of its value as investors became increasingly anxious about the social network’s ability to make money from mobile advertising.

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Social TV - The impact of David Attenborough on Social Media

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Social TV - The impact of David Attenborough on Social Media

As I watched David Attenborough’s amazing show Africa last night on BBC, I found myself typically “two-screening” - following the conversation on Twitter (with intermittent flicking to Facebook) whilst the other half of my attention was glued to the box.

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MyPermissions Wants Facebook Users To Start 2013 Safely With Cleaner, Android App

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MyPermissions Wants Facebook Users To Start 2013 Safely With Cleaner, Android App

When you connect with a Facebook application, how often do you pay attention to the fine print of what information the app wants from your profile? MyPermissions has launched a tool that allows users to see what the app wants from your profile, and also lets users delete apps, straight from the MyPermissions Cleaner.

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“Most critically, no advertising will be getting in the way. The decision on advertising was the…”

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“Most critically, no advertising will be getting in the way. The decision on advertising was the…”

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123 Heads of State Dig Social Media, Twitter

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123 Heads of State Dig Social Media, Twitter

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