Racism + Cyberbullying = Hater Day
Anyone can get bullied or harassed online – just ask basketball superstar Lebron James. James recently declared “Hater Day” in response to racist tweets people were posting on Twitter. Some of the most...
View ArticleQuarterback Labeled a Quitter on Twitter
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler got slammed on Twitter after sitting out of his Sunday playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. He isn’t the first athlete to receive harsh criticism online and...
View ArticleThe Next Big Thing to Share Online
There are so many ways to connect with friends online nowadays – friending on Facebook, following on Twitter, checking in at different locations and tagging friends. And now, sharing TV shows or...
View ArticleTasteless Tweets in Response to the Natural Disaster in Japan
Rapper 50 Cent, known for his controversial tweets, and comedian Gilbert Gottfriend, known for his dark, unapologetic humor, are both receiving flack for tweets they posted about the tragedy and recent...
View ArticleWhat If You Lost Your Job Over a Tweet?
Similar to blogging teacher Natalie Munroe, a Chrysler contractor recently damaged his own career after oversharing on the Internet. Risking his online reputation and, more importantly, his job, Scott...
View ArticlePhoto-Sharing Made Easier on Twitter
Last week Twitter officially announced its plans to launch its own photo-sharing service for users, which will allow them to include photos easier and faster within tweets. Teaming up with Photobucket...
View ArticleWeinergate and How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Twitter
After all of the drama and speculation of last week, Rep. Anthony Weiner finally admitted yesterday to sending inappropriate photos to various women online. If you haven’t been able to follow...
View ArticleWhen a Teen’s Tweet Catches the Governor’s Attention
Making headlines this past week has been a tweet that an 18-year-old high school senior wrote in reference to her state’s governor. Emma Sullivan, a student at Shawnee Mission East high school in...
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