Links of the Week: May 7th Edition
May 7th, 2010Author: Hailey
The Social Implications of Like Buttons
Facebook’s release of the web-wide “Like” button and the new “Like” function instead of “Fan” on Facebook has implications for the web, brands, and users.
Find out 2009’s Internet use by the numbers – from how many emails were sent to how many websites were added, it’s all here.
The Anatomy of Trust in Social Media
Brendan Hughes attended the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, where his moderation of a discussion about the anatomy of trust in social media prompted this review. Hughes provides great graphics that illustrate a user’s circle of contacts and how this plays into trust on social media platforms.
FCC Turns Up the Heat in Battle for Net Neutrality
Mashable talks about the change in Internet regulations that the Federal Communications Commission is implementing. The new regulations will favor users over Internet service provider companies.
A follow up to Erik Qualman’s original social media stats video from summer ‘09, this video explores the growth of social media and its impact on the world.
New FTC Complaint Filed Against Facebook
Facebook has recently come under fire for its new privacy related settings. On Wednesday, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed its formal FTC complaint against Facebook, requesting that the FTC “investigat Facebook, enjoin its unfair and deceptive business practices, and require Facebook to protect the privacy of Facebook users.”
