Why did Yahoo Answers fail while Ask Reddit is still going strong?
Both platforms are mostly anonymous. Both platforms attract a wide range of users. Both platforms have a small percentage of excellent Q&As mixed in with a sea of garbage. And yet, Yahoo Answers is shutting down in just a few weeks. Ask Reddit, on the other hand, shows no sign of slowing do...
Was anonymity the death of Yahoo Answers?
Yahoo Answers is shutting down in just a couple weeks and with good reason. The questions used to be legitimate/clueless/embarrassing and the answers were thoughtful/honest/hilarious. But in the last few years it's been wall-to-wall conspiracy theories and hot political takes from anonymous users. I...
Is twitter a necessary career tool for writers/editors/journalists?
I personally just don't have an interest in actively using Twitter, however, as I've grown older and have developed within my career it almost seems like a necessary tool for networking and relevance. I want to know what others think about this....
Is it too late to join Twitter?
Twitter has been on the scene for 14 years and - believe it or not - there are still some people who have never joined! Most accounts seem to be very well established. Is it possible to join now and build a worthwhile page? Or has that ship sailed?...
Will Tiktok survive the current anti China sentiment?
Will Tiktok survive? Or it will be replaced by some other app? If yes, which app could it be?...
Should Facebook be broken up due to anti-trust concerns?
With their complete dominance in the industry, the complete breadth of user information and data that they indirectly sell for advertising, etc., this sure feels like a monopoly to me. When they acquire companies like Instagram, etc, how do they get that through anti-trust approvals??...
Are all YouTube videos monetizable if your account is not demonetized?
I think at least temporarily, that your videos can't make money. But if you manage to get the restrictions lifted, will those videos that you created during that suspension still create revenue flow for you?...
How do you know if the brands you're seeing on Amazon are going to be authentic when delivered?
I know that Amazon sells a lot of products from lesser-known brands, and I want to make sure I am getting high-quality products. How will I know if a brand is going to be authentic?...
