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By Kelly Faircloth 3/14 10:00am

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Stop Being Mean to Old People on Facebook, You Jerks

If you’re lucky enough to have a grandparent in your life, he/she probably spends some time on Facebook liking your party pics but asking why you have to swear so much, sweetheart. Your non-response to her well-meaning nudging is merely a sign of the times. A recent report in the (awesomely-named) Gerontologist found that almost every Facebook group about elderly is either hateful and nasty or treats them like children.

Imagine that–disrespectful whippersnappers!  Read More

By Nitasha Tiku 3/21/12 12:20pm

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Watch Rachel Sterne on ‘Morning Joe’ as Joe Scarborough Tries to Explain Foursquare to His Co-host

New York City’s chief digital officer Rachel Sterne has already graced the pages of Vogue magazine. But this morning, fresh off of waving the Made in NYC™ pom-poms at SXSW, she stopped by MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to announce NYCgov’s new Facebook photo contest to get your pic on the big screen in Times Square.

Joe Scarborough and his guests took the opportunity to shout out their personal digital requests, such as Wifi in the subway and shower.

“You know, I’m a small government conservative,” said Mr. Scarborough. “But you know just—

“—Free wifi for all,” interrupted one of his guests.

“Everybody!” Mr. Scarborough continued, gesticulating enthusiastically. “User name: USA. Password: Number1.” Read More