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Trouble in Social Networking Paradise?

Posted by: Heather Green on February 28

A couple of stories at BWOnline dig into potential problems with social networking.

Alex Halperin raises the prospect that there is more bubble than profit in social networking sites.

And Olga Kharif reminds everyone that when you write about your life online, it’s not just predators and swindlers who could be watching. “University officials and campus cops are scouring blogs and sites for tips on underage drinking and other student misbehavior. Corporations are investing in text-recognition software from vendors such as SAP and IBM to monitor blogs by employees and job candidates.

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csven

February 28, 2006 10:24 AM

And thanks to a link on this blog going back to mine (regarding the viral BK "strip" video), I've received a few visits from the corporate reputation watchdogs.

No worries. :)

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