Social networks

Anna’s interview with Independent Collectors

by Anna Buss Facts: The international online community Independent Collectors was launch at July 2008. 11 months later they count 1700 members from 68 countries. The community is a platform for collectors of contemporary art to find like minded people and create online exhibitions to show their treasures. Anna Buss ...

Despair.com social media t-shirt for narcissists and stalkers

Anna discovered this t-shirt, described by its creators, Despair.com as, "A gorgeous, 8-color masterpiece which captures ever so brilliantly the three behavioral disorders propelling the continued phenomenal growth of today’s most widely-trafficked social media sites. And at the intersection of the dysfunctional forces of Narcissism, ADHD, and Stalking resides today’s ...

Changes in the age structure of social networks

by Anna Buss Changes in the age structure of social networks can create a critical situation for these communities. Online networking is no longer dominated by younger users. Look at the international social network Xing: 37% of all members are older than 40. One example is the Spanish group "Mayores de 40 ...

Quote of the day

“It’s not a democracy." - Chris Cox, Facebook's director of products, describing the social network's relationship with its members. Quoted in New York Times article, "Is Facebook Growing Up Too Fast?"

Is Facebook making you sick?

by Anna Buss Snuggle with your cat instead of updating your Facebook profile: The biological implications of social networking (Biologist Vol. 56, February 2009) These days, social interaction is being replaced more and more by virtual contacts. "The time we spend socialising electronically seperates us from our physical networks," warns the ...

Are social networks right for your brand?

Social networks are an effective and inexpensive marketing tool for many brands. On the other hand, if you are selling drilling towers or high-tech medical equipment, a Facebook profile isn't going to help you find a lot of customers. Here are two questions to consider when deciding if ...