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JUNE 7, 2009

I did a kind of radical experiment a couple of weeks ago: I de-friended almost all of my nptech and client Facebook friends (cutting my friend count by more than 60%). I have an account on all of the major social networks (and some of the obscure ones, too,) listen often, and update fairly regularly. so I still feel connected.

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DECEMBER 7, 2008

Facebook Connect was announced a few days ago, and, of course, it’s the talk of the Web 2.0 It’s the holy grail of social network connectivity - you are connected to who you are connected to, no matter what site you are on. But Facebook is basically just enlarging their walled garden.

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JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology It’s my social graph, darn it! There has been quite the dustup, started by Facebook kicking Richard Scoble off, because he’d violated the Facebook terms of service.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What OpenSocial Means November 1, 2007 The buzz of the blogosphere is the announcement of Google’s OpenSocial. What does this mean for the nonprofit sector? This breaks the whole thing open.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012

So, for Lent, from February 22, through April 8th, I won't be: Reading or posting on Facebook. Reading or posting on any other social network (Twitter, Google+, Diaspora, etc.). And I'll still be cooking, so maybe, if you're in the Bay Area, instead of "liking" a Facebook post, you'll come by for soup. :-). Spirituality.

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JULY 2, 2010

I’ve been working with nonprofit organizations on technology issues (strategy, implementation) for about 15 years now. I remember the heady days, when most nonprofits didn’t even have networks, and some of them still didn’t have internet access. I still think I’m doing good.

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AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology WeAreMedia Project August 13, 2008 Yet another great NTEN project is happening, spearheaded by Beth Kanter, to develop a Social Media toolkit for Nonprofits.

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

More recently, facebook and twitter were considered likely candidates for killing it off. Recent studies suggest that there is a demographic shift happening – social media being more primary communications avenues for Millenials and Gen Y, and email for everyone older. 8) Diaspora: Diaspora is a Facebook alternative.

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JUNE 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What is private? Rapleaf digs into the usual social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.), What is public? 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 ThomasT 06.11.08

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APRIL 3, 2012

I was a bit surprised by how much I missed hearing about people's lives on Facebook, but I was also surprised by how much it had become simply habit and entertainment. And I know that from now on, I'll be delving much more into why I want to watch something, or play something, or spend time on social networks.

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APRIL 19, 2010

As you might know, almost a year ago, I made a big change in my use of social media – I segregated my social graph – work related stuff moved to LinkedIn and Twitter, and personal friends only on Facebook. Now, I have taken the next step, and made somewhat of a momentous decision.

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DECEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I’m twittering December 7, 2007 Yes, it’s hard to believe. I’ve critiqued Twitter and social networks in general. I succumbed. So what’s the story? Be Helpful.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2012

So, for Lent, from February 22, through April 8th, I won't be: Reading or posting on Facebook. Reading or posting on any other social network (Twitter, Google+, Diaspora, etc.). And I'll still be cooking, so maybe, if you're in the Bay Area, instead of "liking" a Facebook post, you'll come by for soup. :-). Spirituality.

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APRIL 3, 2012

I was a bit surprised by how much I missed hearing about people's lives on Facebook, but I was also surprised by how much it had become simply habit and entertainment. And I know that from now on, I'll be delving much more into why I want to watch something, or play something, or spend time on social networks.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

These include Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and many others. Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc. I’ll be doing an entry soon, sort of “how social networks could use open standards 101.&#

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OCTOBER 8, 2008

I’ve also been digging a lot into the new(ish) social network software Elgg , and beginning to develop a members-only site with it for a client. Maybe someone will use it to create the Facebook killer (I kind of doubt it, but I can hope, can’t I?).

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FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology An interesting call from danah boyd February 8, 2008 Those of you steeped deeply in Web 2.0 She’s a brilliant academic who studies social networks. know danah boyd. Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 Turns out, unlike Facebook, or Myspace and such, the “Spock Bot&# makes pages for people without their knowing. at 11:45 am It’s my social graph, darn it!

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JULY 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology More on Facebook July 17, 2007 Michelle Martin has a great post this week on Facebook. They have a roundup of what they are calling the 10 best Facebook apps for work.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Network Management Systems? They allow you to create stand-alone social networks. Think a whitebox version of Ning, or Facebook. at 11:01 pm Idealware 03.16.10

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