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Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: News Anchor Loses it Over Swimming Cat
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: Daytona Champ Does The Harlem Shake
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: Sloth Riding a Speedboat Viral Vid
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: The Hidden Costs of Facebook
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: News Anchor Loses it Over Swimming Cat
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: Daytona Champ Does The Harlem Shake
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: Sloth Riding a Speedboat Viral Vid
Snoo.ws-Worthy Video: The Hidden Costs of Facebook
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March 07th, 2013 (11:47AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
While reporting on Holly, the 13 year-old North Virginia swimming cat, news anchor, Susan Bahorich couldn't keep her composure. She struggled through the report and finally gave in to laughter as she put her head down, unable to control her mirth.
Holly, outfitted in a kitty life vest, paddles around the pool as part of her exercise routine to lose about 8 pounds. Amazing that she enjoys the water! There have been several animals taking to water of late, including a rabbit featured this morning on GMA wearing a life vest as well and with the addition of a red scrunchy holding back the ears.
February 28th, 2013 (11:24AM) Teri Kojetin 0 Comments
Here's the latest viral video featuring the Harlem Shake. Watch Daytona 500 Champion Jimmie Johnson No. 48 team as they do the Harlem shake after the big win at the Daytona International Speedway. According to YouTube, the Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos. The announcers at the Entertainer’s Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of “Al B” (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the “albee” in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake.
February 21th, 2013 (15:00AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
The latest viral video that has folks on the 'web cracking up comes to us from the Amazon Rain Forest. This is one sloth who's bucking the stigma of being slow. And what better way to do that by speeding past the world on this super fast boat?
Animal viral videos have long been a staple of Internet culture. Whether you enjoy them for their sweetness, hilarity, absurdness, or what have you - we can all appreciate a couple minutes of simple and silly fun.
February 13th, 2013 (17:03AM) Rose Duggan 0 Comments
This may be kinda controversial compared to our usual fare. At ICUC we love all forms of social media, but we're realistic: SoMe doesn't exits in a vacuum. This interesting series has analyzed some of the other "costs" associated with social media, this video is specific to Facebook. What do you think? Is their assessment fair?
What about the hidden perks of social media? They've talked about costs, but as we all know there are so many benefits to social media... for businesses, brands, and people alike. In your experience, do the costs outweigh the benefits?
(The site that posted these videos is undergoing a revamp and has asked that we take down the links for the time being - when we are given new links, we will repost them. Thanks, RD on 6.May.2013).
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Racist Comments Force a Newspaper to Shut Down Their Facebook Page: What Are The Options?
It saddened me to read that on January 30, 2013, the news publication, the Thompson Citizen of Manitoba shut down their Facebook page. They announced it in their article titled Racist anti-aboriginal slurs and offensive comments prompt Thompson Citizen to permanently close Facebook page. According to the article, they came to this decision due to commenters posting hateful and racial slurs about Canada’s aboriginal people, along with tagging photos in a similar way. They didn’t feel they could control what was being written and decided their only option was to close their Facebook account.
The same day Thompson Citizen published an editorial addressing the vitriolic comments made about the aboriginals, the homeless in their community and other topics. They decried the sad state of affairs and remind us that we are all human beings.
Before the commenting section at the end of any of their articles you will find these guidelines:
“The Thompson Citizen welcomes your opinions and comments. We do not allow personal attacks, offensive language or unsubstantiated allegations. We reserve the right to edit comments for length, style, legality and taste and reproduce them in print, electronic or otherwise. For further information, please contact the editor or publisher, or see our Terms and Conditions.”
Thompson Citizen chose to close their Facebook page. They were careful to explain the reasoning and provided several links in their article that encouraged their readers to view more discussion on the issue of vitriolic comments.
What are some other options that can be taken when faced with this type of situation? Having your website and social media sites monitored is the best solution. Some companies use software programs for auto-moderating such as Disqus.
The other option, and the one that is the most productive is to hire a moderating service. Here at ICUC that is what we’re all about. It’s our mission to protect and secure your brand using our team of content and community specialists who will monitor and moderate online communities.
Brands use social media to reach out to their customers and engage them in conversation. It’s important to protect your reputation and your online community. If violations of your guidelines, such as hate speech, force you to close down a site, then the purpose of being on social media is defeated. There is a way to remain open and social, to be public and still maintain your own boundaries.
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If you’re interested to learn more about ICUC – check out our website, or please feel free to email us at marketing@icucmoderation.com.