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The Unfriendliness of Kid-Friendly Social Networks

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Note: It was pointed out to me after I published this that the Wall Street Journal piece was written not by Walt Mossberg, but by Katherine Boehret, and edited by Mossberg. It appeared in a section of the Wall Street Journal online edition titled “The Mossberg Solution,&# and Ms.

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Live Tweeting Requires Ethical and Legal Considerations

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But have you ever wondered whether it’s “OK” to copy and publish someone else’s words and ideas? I have a degree in journalism so I appreciate the need for journalists to incorporate information from third parties in their works. You’re at a conference, the wifi is good, and you’re excited about live tweeting the next speaker.

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How the Economy and Social Media Are Ruining PR

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You know, “we send out a press release and the Wall Street Journal prints it above the fold on the front page, which is much cheaper than buying display advertising in the Journal.&# Anyone can learn to format and publish a Twitter or blog update. Social media is now playing that role.