Popular Posts RSSMon, 11 Oct 2021 13:22:05 GMT"To be a pioneer is to stand on a shore and look out to a land no one can see, know there are dangers we cannot imagine... and set forth anyway".Simon Sinek, @ simonsinek.com

]]>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:22:05 GMTCreativity and leadershipThey’re related.Management isn’t. Management uses power and authority to get people to do tasks you know can be done. Management is needed, but management is insufficient.Leadership is voluntary. It’s voluntary to lead and it’s voluntary to follow. If you’re insisting, then you’re managing…And creativity is the magical human act of doing something that might not work. If you know it’s going to work–then it’s management.  ... Seth Godin https://seths.blog/2021/09/creativity-and-leadership/ 

]]>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:43:54 GMT"Real leaders are happy to zig while others zag. They understand that in an era of hyper-competition and non-stop disruption, the only way to stand out from the crowd is to stand for something special. They don't follow where the path may lead, they go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". "Bill Taylor, and Ralph Waldo Emerson."

]]>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:28:26 GMTWhen you “like” something on Facebook, your interests are sold to online advertisers so they know which ads to show you.  Gmail reads your emails to choose ads to show you.  Google Maps provides your location to nearby advertisers.Big Data companies scour your online behavior and sell this information. Did you search for information about a new prescription?  Advertisers now know about your medical conditions.  Did you research a mental health issue?  Advertisers now know about your family problems.  Did you search for the best price on disposable diapers?  Big Data now knows you have a new baby, and where you live.  This has to stop.  That is why Safe Social Online was created.  Your activity on our site is private. We don't sell your personal information like the other social media sites!  Make Safe Social Online your safe haven for conversations and sharing with friends and family and you take back control from Big Data! 

]]>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:54:14 GMTHow did you observe the 20th anniversary of 9/11? Was this event overshadowed by results of US withdrawal from Afghanistan?  We held the Taliban off for 20 years, but really only stopped them for 1 week.  It was a sad day when terrorists flew planes into buildings, and a sad day when the Taliban took back over.  I will always remember the first responders who paid the ultimate price with their lives or their health!  

]]>Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:46:32 GMTWisdom benefits those who see the sun therefore, everyday is a good day when you can talk about it. No matter if you feel it is Good, or Bad. To be able to talk about it means it is a good day. Just think about those that have had problems and can't ever talk to you about them again! 

]]>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:21:36 GMTIt's a beautiful day in the neighborhood 😃 

]]>Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:56:15 GMTSocial media is popular with children and teenagers. It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it can also be a dangerous place. Predators can use social media to contact and groom potential victims, and children can be exposed to inappropriate content. So, how can we keep our children safe on social media?At Safesocialonline.com children age 6 - 17 must be enrolled by a parent.  No other adults can see a child's account, and children cannot see other adult accounts.  This way we eliminate the threat of predatory users. If a child posts something inappropriate the parent is notified so a conversation can take place to guide the child on appropriate language and content.    In addition, all new adult members are verified by phone, email, and driver's license to make sure they are real people.  Those in the USA are checked in a nationwide sexual offender registry and cannot open an account if they are listed. This protects children and even adults too!That being said, it's important to have an open dialogue with your child about online safety. Remind them not to share personal information or meet up with strangers they've met online.  Finally, make sure your child knows how to report any suspicious behavior or inappropriate content they come across. By taking these precautions, you can help keep your child safe when they're using social media.  SafeSocialOnline.com is the best place to let children use social media due to many layers of protection.See a complete list of our child safety features here.

]]>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:13:45 GMTStop!  Too Much!  I Don't Want All That!  Is Social Media broken?  There are many in the public, many influencers, and many lawmakers who think it is.  What do you think?  Read on!What's to Love About Existing Social Media?Must We Accept Silly, Angry, Fake, Abusive, Addictive, and Privacy Violating Services to Use Social Media? The Answer is NO!While I respect those who want to see conspiracy theories or cat videos... that's not me.  Many want to watch or participate in online brawls between 'friends'... but that's just not me. Some don't mind reading profanity or hate language to get to what they want... but that is not me either.  Further, some don't care if fake accounts can post fake news.  And some don't care if pedophiles can troll social media to abuse children. These are also not something I can tolerate.I don't want to support, see, or participate in those things.  I want to connect with real friends, not 600 'Facebook friends" or 1000+ LinkedIn connections.  I want to keep up with some groups and topics of interest.  I prefer to participate in civil and rational conversations.  I know a lot of people who feel the same way. But, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. all make more money when more people disagree - even without civility, or ESPECIALLY without civility. They depend on a viral storm of highly charged or controversial posts and comments to keep people checking frequently to see the most recent updates or progress of the discussion.  All these 'eyeballs' produce more pages served, more ads served, and money in the bank - at the expense of the end-user.  Even worse, existing social media platforms actually employ brain science tactics to make their service more "addictive" by intentionally manipulating Dopamine levels and other neurotransmitters   It is widely reported that some users suffer 'cravings' and 'withdrawal symptoms' as well as 'anxiety', and 'agitation'. ... Read more

]]>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:22:14 GMTHere are 5 bullet points on the dangers of Facebook: (written by Claude, an AI Chatbot supported by ethical altruism)Privacy issues - Facebook has faced criticism over its handling of user data and privacy settings. There are concerns about how much personal information Facebook collects and shares.Spread of misinformation - The open nature of Facebook makes it easy for false or misleading content to spread quickly on the platform. This can impact politics, health information, and more.Cyberbullying and harassment - Facebook can be used as a platform to bully, harass or threaten others, especially among younger users. This can have serious mental health implications.Social media addiction - Some research indicates that excessive social media usage, including Facebook, may lead to symptoms of addiction due to things like dopamine hits from notifications.Negative effects on mental health - Studies link heavy social media use with increased rates of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Facebook usage in particular has been associated with declining well-being.

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