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It was just a matter of time before we see headlines like “Facebook causes lower grades”.  But before you hit the social networking panic button, this type of scare tactic is nothing new. Here is a list of other things that supposedly will destroy the fragile mind of the young. TV Video Games Comic Books Harry Potter books The Twilight books The CW’s Ultra-Rich … [Read more...] about Don’t Shoot the Facebook Messenger

We should not demonize Craigslist for the activities of those who use it, but we should be careful when using online services.  A web developer has setup a website that allows Craigslist users to share and rate their experiences.  This is a good example the web community monitoring itself without oppressive regulations that could put a strangle hold on the Internet. The … [Read more...] about Online Safety

With the all buzz about the Craigslist killer you can almost see the handwriting on the virtual wall.  It is sure to reignite the debate about online personal services and websites such as craigslist.org.  But am I the only one who sees the obvious.  It was because of the technology trail that the real-life CSI cops were able to find and arrest a suspect. … [Read more...] about CSI: Craigslist

The April fools virus is coming on April 1, 2009. Are you ready? This virus is called Conflicker Cabal and has received a lot of press, mostly because of the mystery surrounding exactly what it will do.  Will it erase your hard drive?  Will it steal your identity?  Could it cause male erectile dysfunction?  Or will it open our defensives to a devastating Cylon attack? … [Read more...] about We Won’t Be April Fooled Again

Social networking has past the threshold of becoming a part of the social fabric.  Like Jeff Foxworthy’s “you know you’re a redneck when…” you can similarly say technology is part of the mainstream when… … [Read more...] about Don’t Loose Face on Facebook