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JANUARY 30, 2012

Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media. Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Now, we do have spell-check and it is embedded is most of the applications we use everyday – email, smartphones and social networking sites. Say what: I’ve heard people of all ages use text-speak in conversation. Trust me, it’s a special experience to hear LOL or WTF during a conversation.

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Others have written quite comprehensively about each of the changes, so what can I possibly add to the conversation? Today, Zuckerberg was asked about this: “If any member has the ability to add any of their friends to the group, how can we be sure that only the ‘right’ people are included in the conversation?&# New Groups.

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MARCH 31, 2010

The great thing about using technology and social networking platforms is that we can easily connect, no matter where we happen to be. Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? .

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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 12, 2009

While most of the conversation at LeWeb was fairly technical and focused on what’s ahead, such as exciting new applications and tech start-ups, I wondered what tools these uber-geeky folks are using day-to-day in their real lives which are simple enough for the rest of us non-geeks to use.

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

It is with the greatest love, respect and true geek-envy that I offer the following signs that you’re at a tech conference: While watching conversation among big-time “personas&# on stage, I find myself trying to calculate the percentage of time spent discussing true content as opposed to time spent discussing each other.

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Almost Savvy

MARCH 16, 2011

If I call these conversations “real&# does that make the online connections any less real? You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. government in Washington D.C., I’m Engaged! (4

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Almost Savvy

JANUARY 30, 2012

Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media. Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button.

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Almost Savvy

JANUARY 30, 2012

Naturally, given my work, the conversation turned to the topic of social media. Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button.

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Social Media Privacy Proposal Sample 100

Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Monitor our conversations? We see them online on Facebook and Twitter, though we’re not always quite sure what they’re doing there. Are they there to sell products? Reply to customer complaints? Are the same strategies they’re using applicable to small businesses without the same brand recognition?

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Almost Savvy

MARCH 1, 2009

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

My mind wandered back to those days after some recent social networking encounters on Twitter, although this could have taken place on any other networking platform or with people I’ve met face-to-face. I noticed that he posted a message questioning why more people were not using Twitter to engage him in conversations.

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Almost Savvy

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

There is no reason I should keep all of this networking and connection awesome-ness to myself. I’d like to do a better job of bringing you all into the conversation. We’ve become friends. With this in mind, I am hoping to do regular features about YOU! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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Almost Savvy

JULY 24, 2009

Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? 11 Responses to “TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter.

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MARCH 25, 2010

I chose a more low-key approach and connected with friends over quiet dinners and had actual conversations. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Who Influences You? Ready for Yet Another Social Platform?

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JUNE 23, 2011

Listening in on an fascinating conversation online with one of the business world’s most well known thought-leaders, some of his most famous books on the shelf above my desk as I soaked in his words coming through the speakers of my computer. So, there I was.

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JANUARY 5, 2011

Many thanks to the 50+ people who took the time to add their thoughts to this conversation on LinkedIn. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. I learned from each of you.

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JUNE 18, 2012

To me, the pace, context and conversation is very different on Twitter than on Facebook. This is totally annoying, except when used with a small number of friends who all know each other well and who actually want to have a conversation this way. so you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates, events and news.

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AUGUST 29, 2008

conversation comes along. Remember that the impression you make on this person is the impression you make on their extended network, which you can only reach through this person. Why spend your valuable time talking with this guy who has nothing to offer you when you could be talking with someone (anyone) else? more important?

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Almost Savvy

AUGUST 29, 2008

conversation comes along. Remember that the impression you make on this person is the impression you make on their extended network, which you can only reach through this person. Why spend your valuable time talking with this guy who has nothing to offer you when you could be talking with someone (anyone) else? more important?

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Almost Savvy

JUNE 18, 2010

Enter SocialShield If you are looking for a way to monitor your kid’s online browsing activity or chat/IM conversations, there are many easy tools which will allow you to do so. Hmm…maybe we’ll have to take this conversation offline. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Happy Holidays!

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Do I – and my generation-mates – belong online using twitter and connecting with people through social networking? The first lesson anyone learns about the blogosphere is “listening&# before jumping in to conversations. Maybe that ultimately leads to more engaged conversations. Damn straight, we do.

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Do I – and my generation-mates – belong online using twitter and connecting with people through social networking? The first lesson anyone learns about the blogosphere is “listening&# before jumping in to conversations. Maybe that ultimately leads to more engaged conversations. Damn straight, we do.

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Almost Savvy

FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Hey, Facebook, It?s Oh well, it’s not like this topic comes up very often in conversation. Now, it’s your turn…I invite you to share one thing about you.

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