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Re: Forget eBay or Craigslist: Four Alternative Apps to Sell Unwanted Stuff

sschablow — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:28:56 -0000

VarageSale is great. I use it exclusively now because it's so easy to snap a photo and create the listing and my items always sell there first. It seems to have a very active buy and sell online community. I also like that there are sites for local towns.

Re: Celebritys attack on internet trolls is chilling

sschablow — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:23:29 -0000

Freedom of speech comes with consequences which are sometimes legal in nature, whether or not charges or a lawsuits are warranted. That's why we have the courts; in some cases it's not for you, Twitter or the public to decide what is harmful and how harmful. That said, I agree that the police report is overkill and overloading an already burdened justice system. However, there IS a line not to be crossed. There are laws against libel and slander (written or spoken false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation). Also, the moment you escalate from name calling to threatening to do bodily harm or kill someone, you have broken the law and are subject to arrest. Or, we can do what I used to hear local folks say when I was a kid and someone uttered an offensive comment: "Is that that same mouth that you use to kiss your momma with? Shameful. Simply shameful>" Can't we all just get along? :)

Re: JUSTICE MITCHELL AN CREATIVELY INTEGRATED SOCIAL CONTENT PROFESSIONAL

sschablow — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:46:32 -0000

Good piece Justice. Very valuable to many with similar experiences. I had a story or five to relay to you but I think I'll send it privately. Mahalo!

Re: Open Letter to Cathryn Sloane

sschablow — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:46:10 -0000

I was about to agree with you about how I might react and then I thought about what I was doing at 25. I was not so short-sighted and naive. At 25 I had just become the youngest News Director at a TV network affiliate in the US. I was also co-anchor and producer of 5, 6, & 10pm newscasts. I received all kinds of criticism, harassing and even death threats at home. I also received the love and support of the community I had just moved to. I never once thought about hiding or leaving. Sure there was no global social media at the time, but mass media is a very public forum as well.

I mention this, not for a pat on the back, but to provide my personal context. No one deserves a public verbal thrashing for airing an opinion unless it's presented as a personal attack. It's time to get rid of the attitude: "You have offended me, so now you must suffer!" Incivility and hateful personal attacks were wrong then, they're wrong now, and they'll be wrong in the future. In fact, we should stand up and say that it's wrong when it's happening. I didn't then but I will next time. But my lone voice is meaningless. More of us must put down our pitchforks and help to disperse the mob mentality. Only then can we help each understand the others perspective. That's where growth and learning begins.

Re: WolframAlpha Drops iPhone App Price by 96% to $1.99, Offers Refunds

sschablow — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:46:19 -0000

It's no joke. I just downloaded the app. I'll let you know what I think after I install it and put it through the paces tomorrow.

Re: The Competition, War or Football?

sschablow — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:19:54 -0000

Great post. I totally agree with your philosophy. It comes down to respect and honor. Too few have it these days (Roll Tide). You are wiser than I realized. AND I'm a HUGE fan of the TiltShift photo effect. That stadium shot is the perfect example. Is it yours?

Re: Has “Social Media” Worn Out Its Welcome?

sschablow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:57:45 -0000

I prefer the term "social communications" or "conversational media" for their focus on the interaction between people.

Re: Predicting The Future of Social Media

sschablow — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:28:06 -0000

Jason, I think you're dead-on on all fronts. I see big changes ahead for the mobile market, fueled in part by innovative iPhone application developers. We'll be able to do more, with less effort while away from our desks. I also think we'll see a monumental change in the way we interface with the web and each other. The keyboard and mouse will give way to voice commands, video conversations and mashups the like of which we haven't yet dreamed of. I can't wait. ;-)