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Death By Social Media

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"Death By Social Media" is the fatal end to careers, opportunities, good reputations or even freedom that can occur from one's online actions. Let's identify this affliction and help you avoid a similar fate.

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United States

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Podcasts

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"Death By Social Media" is the fatal end to careers, opportunities, good reputations or even freedom that can occur from one's online actions. Let's identify this affliction and help you avoid a similar fate.

Twitter:

@smfails

Language:

English


Episodes

Episode 21: Psst...Wanna Buy A Validation?

9/6/2017
A waiter is fired for an unhinged rant about hurricane victims. Is Facebook fudging its user numbers? Hoarders in Texas are being publicly shamed. An internal review points to Russian election tampering via Facebook ads and an unexpected black market is thriving on Instagram. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:27:31

Episode 21: Psst…Wanna Buy A Validation?

9/6/2017
A waiter is fired for an unhinged rant about hurricane victims. Is Facebook fudging its user numbers? Hoarders in Texas are being publicly shamed. An internal review points to Russian election tampering via Facebook ads and an unexpected black market is thriving on Instagram. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:27:31

Episode 20: Putting trolls on the map

8/30/2017
We have a story that shows you that people will steal anything. Facebook bans ads from sites with fake news. An actor’s child custody battle has a social media twist. A California mayor steps down after a social media shaming and what cities have the most internet trolls? Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:28:52

Episode 19: Will We Become Twilliterate?

8/23/2017
A Snapchat photo ends a softball team’s championship run. A country band loses a big opportunity thanks to their lead member’s white nationalist post. A dad’s online rant gets him banned from his kid’s school. A pastor says that his being framed for a lewd comment and will Twitter lead to illiteracy? Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:18

Episode 18: Everything's not going to be alt-right

8/16/2017
After what happened at the “Unite the Right” rally Charlottesville, VA this past weekend, we felt compelled to speak on it. Three people lost their lives in relation to this event. One of those, a young woman, was killed in what we saw as an act of terrorism. So, with this show, we wanted to focus on stories that address the fallout of this weekend and end with a note on the relationship between the alt-right and social media. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:26:10

Episode 17: Time Keeps On Slippin'

8/9/2017
If you haven’t closed your old MySpace account, you might want to do so quickly. A man is suing a former romantic interest in a unique “revenge porn” case. A company wants to help you get that perfect shot...of your food. Thanks to poor self-control and Instagram, a drug ring is facing some serious time. Guess what you could have done with that time you spent playing on your smartphone? Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:31:42

Episode 16: Don't Block Me, Bro

8/2/2017
A Wisconsin man is in trouble with police over a Facebook post. A young woman’s online job offer turns into a nightmare. We have yet another story about why you should keep your travel plans to yourself. We share how your social media habits could negatively impact your insurance claims. And, it may soon be illegal for politicians to block you online. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:07

Episode 16: Don’t Block Me, Bro

8/2/2017
A Wisconsin man is in trouble with police over a Facebook post. A young woman’s online job offer turns into a nightmare. We have yet another story about why you should keep your travel plans to yourself. We share how your social media habits could negatively impact your insurance claims. And, it may soon be illegal for politicians to block you online. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:07

Episode 15: Put down that phone and help!

7/26/2017
Past tweets come back to haunt a governor’s aide. YouTube enacts a clever strategy to counteract terrorist recruiting. Showing off for Snapchat lands a Georgia man behind bars. Two companies employ refreshing approaches to address social media criticism. We have a good reason to not use your company-issued devices for personal stuff. Is social media desensitizing kids to violence and death? Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:34:59

Episode 14: Pranksta, Pranksta

7/20/2017
So, what really happens when you quit social media? A fugitive is arrested, thanks to her selfie habit. The college application process is more cutthroat than you can imagine. A former congresswoman becomes the victim of “revenge porn”. And, social media pranks might land some pranksters behind bars. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:33:00

Episode 13: Don't feed the trolls...sue them

7/12/2017
With all the stuff that shows up on their service, Twitter draws the line at...copyright infringement? School principals are not here for your online drama. A fired employee hopes a court can overturn her former company’s social media policy. Can what your kids see on social media lead to PTSD? And, trolls everywhere, your day in court could be coming. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:35:04

Episode 12: A little lice with that selfie?

7/6/2017
So, do you know just how much social media stars are really making? Doctors in the U.K. get caught using social media to share patient records. Germany is cracking down on online hate speech. A Kardashian involved in social media drama? Say it isn’t so. Also, your kids might be sharing something unexpected when taking selfies with friends. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:00

Episdode 11: Did we just record a PSA?

6/28/2017
Is a new app destined to become a tool for stalkers? A college professor loses her job over an incendiary Facebook post. A new Snapchat feature has parents concerned. A number of nursing home workers are violating patients rights via social media and writing bad reviews puts a college dean in hot water. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:28:44

Episode 10: That's kinda creepy

6/21/2017
A police officer resigns over a racist Facebook meme. A livestream leads to a drug bust. “Flipping the bird” puts a teacher’s job on the line. Police are warned over taunting suspects over social media. And the “Canada Creep” has been caught. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:19

Episode 9: Don't Delete That Tweet!

6/15/2017
A young woman is saying “aww, snap” after her social media posts lead to her arrest. Should you friend your kids? A social media battle costs a professor her job. If you’re filing a personal injury claim, watch what you post. And, a congressman introduces an act to get President Trump to preserve his tweets. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:27:25

Episode 9: Don’t Delete That Tweet!

6/15/2017
A young woman is saying “aww, snap” after her social media posts lead to her arrest. Should you friend your kids? A social media battle costs a professor her job. If you’re filing a personal injury claim, watch what you post. And, a congressman introduces an act to get President Trump to preserve his tweets. Web Site: deathbysocialmedia.com Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:27:25

Episode 8: About those plans...

6/8/2017
A Facebook live stream goes bust. Students use a dating app to pull cruel pranks on teachers. Three Philly men are nabbed in an Instagram bank scheme. A Swiss man is fined for simply “liking” a post and at least 10 potential Harvard freshman will need to make new college plans after their social media behavior became public. Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:31:00

Episode 7: You're Doing It All Wrong

5/31/2017
The founder of LinkedIn says you’re doing it all wrong. A case a mistaken identity labels the wrong man as a sex offender. Trash talk on Twitter results in a real-life run-in for two UFC fighters. Are you safe clicking on that social media post? And, sportswriter is out of a job following a ‘racist’ tweet. Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:29:08

Episode 6: A Curated View of Life

5/24/2017
A Georgia man is arrested for posting a fake document on Facebook. A newly-launched social media site promises no filters. Can social media use lead to divorce? A hoax app brings up some real-life concerns and can you guess which social media platform was just called the most damaging to young people’s mental health? Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:30:55

Episode 5: Can The Past Stay The Past?

5/17/2017
British Parliament want to allow young people to erase their social media pasts. An anonymous app claims it can help job seekers connect with employees. Are we more truthful in our web searches than on social media? A young woman’s story serves as a warning about screening online dates and diners who skipped out on a check are nabbed thanks to Facebook. Twitter: @smfails Facebook: facebook.com/deathbysocialmedia Instagram: @deathbysocialmedia

Duration:00:28:02