Can You Get Scammed on Airbnb? Fake reviews have been an issue for reputations and businesses ever since online reviews became a key decision-making factor for those shopping online. Oftentimes, fake reviews on websites like Amazon and Yelp are noted to be one of the...
On Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, a gunman stormed into an El Paso Walmart, killing 22 people and wounding dozens more, according to the New York Times. Hours later, early Sunday Morning in Dayton, Ohio, a masked gunman opened fire in a popular nightlife district killing 9...
In recent months, politicians have been discussing the possibility of changing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. On Wednesday, October 16th, 2019, a Congressional hearing titled, “Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers,” discussed this very law, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation...
Section 230 of The Communications Decency Act of 1996 protects tech companies from being held liable for content posted by users. If someone posts something illegal on social media, leading technology companies like Facebook and Twitter are not held responsible. However, thanks to U.S. Senator...
Do you ever wonder why people like to complain? Do you know someone who is almost always angry, to the point where sometimes you think they enjoy it? Did you ever think these angry trolls could use their raging personalities for profit? Well, on YouTube...
The White House Censorship Tool A week after Facebook announced it is banning extremist commentators from using their platform, the White House launched a new tool for people who feel they’ve been wrongly censored, suspended, or banned from social media platforms. The tool is hosted...
In Ohio, Oberlin College is facing a civil lawsuit for libel and slander brought upon by a local family-run convenience store. From a reputation of racial tensions on campus to issues of free speech within the university, this small liberal arts college has a complex...
Free Speech Limitations on Social Media? Facebook has been making changes to its platform in recent months. At its annual F8 conference, the company announced a redesign of the Facebook app and a shift in focus to issues of privacy, according to Social Media Today. The...
It’s no secret that the Amazon marketplace isn’t as easy to manage from the sellers’ standpoint as it is for the customer. Of course with any business in general, it is usually this way, but the FBA (fulfilled by Amazon) business has its own unique...
Have you ever received a friend request or direct message from someone you don’t know on social media? Of course, if you have an active social media account, chances are you probably have. Have you ever developed a romantic or sexual relationship with someone via...
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