Tag Archive for: social media

How Social Media Is Capitalising on Its Youngest Users

By: Michael McQueen

Years ago, social media well and truly lived up to its name. Platforms which enabled the easy exchange of photos and statuses, these media allowed individual engagement for purely social purposes. The last decade has seen social media evolve into something much more overwhelming, addictive and ultimately lucrative than their original ‘social’ role, especially as their most native users have grown up into their most powerful and profitable consumers. Read more

Relax. You Don’t Need to Have an Opinion on Everything

By: Sheridan Voysey

After Oprah’s interview with Harry and Meghan a couple of weeks ago, public discussion has been polarised. Read more

Facebook Ban: What Does it Mean For Your Feed?

By: Michael Crooks

Facebook lost a lot of friends in Australia when it banned the sharing of news content on its services.
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Is TikTok OK For My Kids? Psychologist Collett Smart Helps You Decide

By: Katrina Roe

TikTok has exploded onto the social media scene in the last two years. Read more

The Sale of Tik Tok in the USA is a Foretaste of the ‘Splinternet’, Says Cyber Expert

By: Clare Bruce

To the average Aussie parent, Tik Tok may be just another mystifying social media app, full of strange videos that distract the teens from their homework. Read more

The Insanity of Listening to Everyone’s Opinions

By: Jennie Scott

Today, I spoke these words when I saw my Facebook feed: “That’s it. If you don’t bring me joy, you’re gone.”

And I meant it. Read more

Social Media P Plates for Teens

By: Robert Garrett

In my blog on teens and social media I shared that we haven’t yet allowed our teenagers to have their own social media accounts. I drew the analogy that simply giving them access to social media when they turned 13 would be like giving them the keys to the family car and wishing them all the best.

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Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips

By: Laura Bennett

Social media is a complex beast. Read more