Does allowing users to hide their likes and follower count encourage social media deception? Out of all Internet users between the ages 18 and 29, 59% of them use Instagram, according to Omnico’s 2019 Instagram statistics. The statistic is even higher for younger users. According...
Happy Law Day! This year’s theme, “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” aims to address the clash between First Amendment rights and the influence of the Internet. This theme is especially significant today, as we live in a society where social media and technology is...
Rick Fox is a man of many talents; professional basketball, acting and standing up to racism. Last week, Fox made the decision to leave the company he founded, Echo Fox, due to the racist remarks of a shareholder, according to ESPN. Echo Fox is an esports...
Facebook is in the news, again. This time for continuing the conversation of combating fake news on their platform. According to an article published by CNET, Facebook announced that it is taking new steps to prevent misinformation, scams and other questionable content from going viral...
The Public Forum Online Debate Under the First Amendment, the public forum definition is described as a place that is open to all expression. Traditionally, places like parks, streets, and sidewalks are used to voice opinions without fear of repercussion from the government. Nowadays, you...
Diamonds: the symbol of love, the symbol of wealth; and now, the symbol of what some might call an FTC scandal? For those of you that don’t know, the Federal Trade Commission, aka the FTC, is “is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual...
It truly is a jungle out there in the Amazon, and no, we’re not talking about the rainforest. We’re talking about the world’s largest e-commerce marketplace and their FBA program. In the Amazon “food chain”, the sellers are the trees and plants, providing nutrients for...
When social media was first introduced, the world was excited to “connect” and “share” without having to pay a membership fee. Most didn’t consider the real price users pay to use these social services. Privacy isn’t something guaranteed anymore. It doesn’t matter if you take...
The Internet and the First Amendment are in a constant battle when it comes to the right to free speech. When government officials block or remove comments from the Internet and social media, is it considered a violation of the First Amendment? This is a...
Drunk Amazon Shopping Online shopping has never been faster, and more convenient, especially with Amazon. The slowest aspect of internet shopping is often (besides a bad connection) the decision-making process, and with Amazon, there is always a long list of similar products to choose from....
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