What You See Is NOT What You Get
Surface appearances deceive constantly. People show curated versions. What you see is marketing, what you get is reality. The gap creates disappointment
Clickbait Killed The News, And It’s Now Literally Killing Us
Clickbait optimized for engagement over truth. Outrage spreads faster than accuracy. The attention economy monetized division and now we're trapped in it
The “High Five”-ification Of Social Media, And How It Slowly Kills It
Social media devolved into performative support. Shallow affirmations replace genuine engagement. High-five culture kills depth, connection dies
You’re A Social Media Influencer? Expect To Be Deplatformed
Platform dependence creates vulnerability. Algorithms change, policies shift, bans happen arbitrarily. Influencers build on rented land—eviction is inevitable
Hi, I’m Media. Social Media.
Social media introduced itself as connection platform. Revealed itself as manipulation engine. The name stayed, the nature shifted—anti-social media
Vanity Metrics
Vanity metrics inflate ego without measuring value. Numbers matter less than impact—followers don't equal influence
The Elusive Foam Of Social Media
Social media engagement evaporates quickly. Foam metaphor captures ephemeral nature—bubbles pop, leaving nothing solid behind
Out And Away From Facebook
Facebook exit reclaims time and attention. Social media detox reveals dependency depth—leaving platforms exposes addiction previously invisible
Life After Twitter And Facebook
Social media exit reveals life beyond algorithms. Post-platform existence reclaims attention—leaving reveals dependency invisible while participating
Why Less is Not Always More With Social Media Productivity
Social media defies minimalism sometimes. Less isn't always more with platforms—strategic abundance beats blanket reduction
Don’t Spend Your Money Buying Friends
Purchased friendships prove hollow ultimately. Money can't buy genuine connection—authentic relationships require time and vulnerability
The 30 Secret Rules of Social Media
Social media operates by 30 unwritten rules. Hidden conventions govern platforms—understanding secrets enables effective participation
Twitter versus Facebook
Twitter and Facebook serve different purposes. Platform comparison reveals distinct advantages—choosing right tool requires understanding differences
The First Year Of Blogging – Promotion
First year promotional strategies evaluated. Marketing efforts measured against results—some tactics work, others waste time
I’m A Twitter Citizen, Work In StumbleUpon, Occasionally Travel To Reddit
Social platform citizenship examined. Multiple communities require different personas—online identity fragments across platforms
The First 6 Months Of Blogging – Promotion
Blog promotion strategies after six months. Marketing efforts measured honestly—some tactics succeed while others fail
Twitter Downshifting
Twitter usage reduced deliberately. Social media downshifting reclaims attention—less noise enables clearer signal
The Making Of An Online Business – Promotion
Online business promotion strategies documented. Marketing approaches tested and measured—visibility requires sustained promotional effort
Social Networking Versus Real Life Relationships
Digital connections differ from physical presence. Virtual relationships supplement not replace—screen bonds lack embodied depth
Getting The Best Out Of Twitter – Introducing MrTweet
Twitter optimization through MrTweet tool. Social platform mastery requires strategic tools—right applications multiply effectiveness