Friday, March 22, 2013
In the digital age, are we allowing children to use, and potentially abuse, social media at too early of an age? Tell us what you think.
Last March, a student who attended New Manchester High in Douglasville was arrested after allegedly making an online threat against his school. Earlier this month, a Pebblebrook High student from Austell found himself in jail after he allegedly posted threats on Instagram. And last week, Paulding County authorities increased their presence at East Paulding High School as a precautionary measure after a message spread on Twitter said that someone would be bringing a gun onto campus. Though these incidents are seemingly unrelated, one common factor is the usage of online services and social media. In the wake of these incidents, and countless others out there we want to ask: Lastly, many online services require users to be of a minimum age. …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
The social media company is reminding everybody that this is just a test, and a limited one at that, but it is to begin charging a select few to send messages to non-friends.
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Sunday, January 6
Several media outlets, including the Independent, are reporting the latest shake up from Facebook - charging a fee for sending some messages. However, this is a test, this is only a test - for now anyway. And only a select few, reportedly, are part of the test case. I hope I'm not one! According to the Independent, a $1 fee is being charged - to the few selected as participants in the test - for sending a message to people who they aren't friends with. The Facebook messaging system reportedly usually deflects unwanted or unsolicited correspondence into a "folder" that can be ignored if the potential recipient so chooses. I guess the $1 will buy a way out of the "ignore" folder and into the recipient's inbox, where they probably can then …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Did you know that Facebook has changed your info? Yes, you now have a facebook.com address.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
In an apparent attempt to spur greater use of its messaging service, Facebook has changed the default email accounts of all its users to facebook.com email addresses, NPR and Forbes reported Monday. Facebook launched its email-compatible messaging service, which assigned all account holders new Facebook email addresses, in November 2010. Though expected in some corners to establish Facebook as a major player in the free email market—employees reportedly referred to the new messaging system as "the GMail killer" when it was launched—the Wall Street Journal notes that providers such as Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft continue to dominate the space. What happens when external email comes to your Facebook.com account? Emails sent to your facebook…
Friday, March 9, 2012
The city of Marietta's new mobile app and revamped website lets citizens report concerns, request services and get city news wherever they are.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
The city of Marietta has a new mobile app that lets citizens submit requests on the go and a redesigned, easy-to-use website that helps visitors find what they're looking for more easily. With the city's mobile app, citizens can report concerns, request services and get city news wherever they are. The free MyMarietta app is compatible with Android and iOS, including iPhone and iPad. Users can: The city's mobile app and online Citizen Request should not be used to report: A case number is issued upon submission, and users can use the app to track the progress of the submitted issue. The app is available in Android Market and on iTunes App Store. The city's official website was reorganized so that content is more easily located based on …
Adelaide Maisy
2:47 am on Monday, March 25, 2013
Yes, they should be monitored. For those who say that kids also need privacy, there is the case of the unfortunate Amanda Todd. I watch who my son is talking to on Facebook using an app called Qustodio that allows me to view the profile pictures of accounts that he engages with. Such monitoring is for their own good. Qustodio is a nice app. Just Google for it. more ›