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Looking at Fake Social Media Profiles
Social Media News Source: http://www.wolf-howl.com
Published: Jul 28, 2008 - 03:24 pm
Story Found By: rhcerff 1293 Days ago
Category: Social Media
Fake Social Media Profiles - Good, Bad or Ugly. I think Michael Gray really hits the nail on the head with this one. I guess as with so many other things it really comes down to the intent.
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from semscholar 1293 Days ago #
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Leave it to a guy named Gray to show it’s not all black and white.

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from planetc1 1293 Days ago #
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I like Michaels take on the subject. Would not have even thought about Obama but when you think about it, you have to wonder if he even plays any role in what avatar was chosen, what messages are sent, etc.

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from incrediblehelp 1293 Days ago #
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I dont think his point is so much about fake profiles, but multilpe authors accessing the same profile, which I dont see a problem with.

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from yojpotter2 1292 Days ago #
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Thanks for sharing these interesting profiles..^^

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from chrismiller 1292 Days ago #
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At SantaBot.com, some kids think they’re really talking to the really real Santa. Those of us a little older know that he couldn’t possibly have that many chat windows open at once, and realize some of his elves are probably helping; but I think most people are ok with that. Ultimately, they’re just there for the presents, and want to make sure someone in the North Pole hears their request - nobody ever really cared about Santa, the elves, or anyone at the North Pole Inc.

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from DarkMatter 1292 Days ago #
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chris he is magical, thats how he can chat in all those windows at the same time. I’m shocked you didn’t know that.

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from iBrian 1292 Days ago #
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Michael’s on top form again - excellent examples. :)

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from grasshopper 1292 Days ago #
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@incrediblehelp - i think it could be argued that the "multiple author" model is even more ripe for abuse.  if i sign up to follow a person (especially a famous one) then i want to hear *from that person*, not from an army of interns on that person’s behalf.  and what happens if a disgruntled intern starts twittering out of turn?  things could get ugly very quickly, and the damage control could take quite some time....

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