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Love, Loss, and Facebook

GiggleSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700

These out-of-control social networking sites have revolutionized the way young people meet, befriend, flirt, love, slander, and break up with each other. For the rest of us - shhh! - it's changed the way we get to spy on them. The four-part news feed below will tell you everything you need to know (and then some) about the rise and demise of Kevin and Jennifer's "wuv" for each other. In short, Amy - "that conniving witch" - couldn't keep her flirtatious pointer finger to herself, and it all went downhill from there. The more things change, the more they stay the same, eh?

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Facebook: Forty Years From Now

GiggleSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Facebook and similar social networking sites have changed the way Generations X, Y and Z meet, mingle, and communicate. For some, it's all they've ever known. These teenyboppers are bound to take their Internet lingo and "friendly" poking habits into adulthood and beyond. Forget retirement communities; the "golden years" are gonna play out on the net - Bee-atch!

May I Suggest an Extra-Paris-cular Acitivity?

GiggleSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Life. Get one.

Thanks, College Humor!

Regina's Tanked: The Mini-Feed of a Young Girl

GiggleSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800

Anne Frank had a diary. Regina has this mini-feed. Same difference.

Thanks, College Humor!

The Facebook Gets Personal

GiggleSugar — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:30:00 -0800

And despite all of this, Sarah broke up and made up with her boyfriend in a record hour and a half on Nov. 9. Now that's what I call some serious multitasking!

Thanks, College Humor!

The Best (and Cheapest) Halloween Costumes in Town

GiggleSugar — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Halloween is right around the corner- got a costume in mind? If not, try these on for size. Blend in with every billboard around town and be a walking iPod advertisement. Or, go as the CA driver's license Britney never had. You can get nerdy as a good old-fashioned game of tetris or, even better, fleshify your Facebook (or Teamsugar) homepage. All are simple, cheap, and innovative enough to win you the "best costume" prize at any small party or lame office gathering, so there's no excuse to be yourself this Halloween. Unless, of course, your name is Spencer Pratt- then you're good to go, as is.

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The Future Of Facebook

GiggleSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, when you're having multiple hip operations, you're gonna need something to help pass all that hospital downtime.

Thanks, i am bored!

Are Facebook Photos Fair Game For Insurance Companies?

GeekSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:44:58 -0800

I just came across a story about a woman in Canada who lost insurance benefits because of a photo posted on Facebook. The woman was on medical leave from her job due to severe depression, and was receiving monthly disability payments from an insurance company. After she stopped receiving payments, she called her insurance company, who told her that she should be available to work because of photos she posted on Facebook that showed her looking happy and having a good time - hardly experiencing the crippling depression that kept her from going to work.

After the case started making headlines, the woman's insurance company issued a statement saying they would not terminate a policy based solely on something posted on Facebook; it remains to be seen whether or not the woman in question will be allowed to once again receive benefits.

I've heard countless stories of people being fired or getting into serious trouble for things they posted on Facebook, and even came up with a list of suggestions for how not to get in trouble on the site, but this case seems a bit extreme. What do you think?

Are You Facebook Friends With Your Exes?

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0800

An essay in this week's New York Times hit close to home. The author, mourning the breakup of a long-term relationship, used Facebook to keep up with what his ex was doing. I've covered this topic before in Tech Dating 101 posts; from using Facebook to get to know a potential date to how and when to change your relationship status. I've even offered my advice for how to cut an ex out of your digital life. He was pretty distraught over the breakup, but still couldn't resist the occasional peek at her page:

"Every once in a while, when I was feeling particularly pathetic, I would log on to her Facebook page and listlessly click through the photos of a life that was, somewhat disappointingly, continuing without me."

While I still feel it's best to avoid an ex on Facebook, especially after a tough breakup, actually pulling the trigger to delete an ex from your list of friends is tough.

Facebook Status Message Proves Teen's Innocence

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:43:52 -0800

While some may consider frivolous Facebook status updates annoying, there's definitely one New York City teen who probably doesn't agree. He was recently arrested and charged with robbery, but charges were dropped once he was able to prove his alibi - via a Facebook status message. The teen claimed he was miles from the scene of the crime as it happened, but no one could corroborate the story. . .until his lawyer mentioned the Facebook status update, posted at the time of the robbery.

The district attorney subpoenaed Facebook to verify the computer's location at the time of the status update. When his IP address was revealed proving he was indeed miles away, the charges were dropped. With the increasing popularity of sharing (and oversharing) on social networking sites, I imagine we'll be hearing more and more stories like this. According to the article:

"'This is the first case that I’m aware of in which a Facebook update has been used as alibi evidence,' said John G. Browning, a lawyer in Dallas who studies social networking and the law. 'We are going to see more of that because of how prevalent social networking has become.'"

To keep reading my thoughts about this story, just read more.

So, add "proof of innocence" to the list of things Facebook can do for you. Though I can't help but be reminded of this story from a few months ago, when a Facebook poke landed a woman in jail. And how many times have we heard of a cheating spouse or partner getting busted via Facebook? It's about time someone's Facebook use proves their innocence!