Facebook users want more privacy, but are nudged toward less, study finds - Red Tape - 0 views
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What impact will Facebook's new redesign have on users' privacy? It's far too soon to tell, but a study published this week by Carnegie-Mellon University suggests that prior design changes to the social media site have nudged users into sharing more information than they want to.
It's Racist, But Hey, It's Disney - New York Times - 0 views
Lesson | Crossing the Line Online: Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Age of Social ... - 0 views
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Overview | How widespread are sexual harassment and sexual violence among teenagers today, and what role is social media playing? In this lesson, students take an anonymous survey about their own experiences. They then examine several recent articles, from The New York Times and elsewhere, about sexual harassment and assault in the age of social media. Finally, they discuss the issues that arise and consider ways to take action.
Twitter founder Biz Stone launches Jelly, a social Q&A network for mobile | The Verge - 0 views
Apps and Online Programs Offer New Ways to Report Street Harassment - The Daily Beast - 0 views
Gaming for a Living: Can eSports Finally Make It Big in America? | TIME.com - 0 views
NPR.org » Outrage In India Over Woman's Arrest For Facebook Post - 0 views
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This is a really interesting story about one girl, 21 years old, who posted a comment about how the town of Mumbai shut down over the death of a controversial figure. Another friend of hers "liked it" and they both were arrested after a riot ensued over the post. Apparently, it was only up for about 20 minutes before she deleted it!