Social Networking Tools

This week we were asked to pick three of the social networking tools provided in one of the websites under the module resources tab.  My top three social media tools provided on the site were Blogs, Mobile, and Social Networking Sites.  My reasoning behind this would be the convenience, the accessibility, and the platforms themselves. 

I picked blogs because I feel like if someone wanted to learn about something or get personal feedback on a particular topic, a blog would be a great way to find that information.  If someone wants reviews on movies, restaurants or how-to-do’s for cooking, do-it- yourself projects, or just about anything, one can find that specific information on a personal blog. 

Another important social networking tool would be the mobile.  So many of us use our mobile devices to connect nowadays, I rarely have time in my busy day to actually sit down and research on my computer or any other device other than my cell phone.  If I cannot use my cell phone to access a website or any other platform, I will more than likely overlook it.  It’s not that I’m lazy, quite the opposite actually.  I’m just rarely stationary and I need my information to be just as mobile as I am, and I’m sure many would agree with me.

The last social media tool I’d like to discuss would be Social Networking Sites (SNS).  Not only are they easy to access, they are also multi-functional.  There are so many different SNS available right now.  My two favorites would be Facebook and LinkedIn.  I appreciate the fact that I can use Facebook to socialize with friends and family, find entertainment, and also use it for networking.  On the other hand, there’s LinkedIn, which is specifically for professional networking.  I like to keep that site more up to date than any of my other are because it has the most potential for improving my future while the others are mostly for entertainment.

References

Blogs. (2013, July 1). Retrieved from, http://aids.gov/using-new-media/tools/blogs/

Mobile. (2013, July 1). Retrieved from, http://aids.gov/using-new-media/tools/mobile/

Social Networking Sites. (2013, July 1). Retrieved from, http://aids.gov/using-new-media/tools/social-network-sites/

Joan Rivers calls President Obama Gay!

Joan Rivers calls President Obama Gay!

Joan Rivers, a comedian best known for her cosmetic surgeries and hosting red carpet events, cracked a joke the other day regarding the President’s sexual orientation.  According to the Hoffington post, she stated that President Obama is the first gay president and that furthermore, his wife is transgendered.

Rivers has been known to take her jokes too far but that’s what keeps her material fresh and edgy.  I have watched her many times before on her television shows: Joan & Melissa (WE TV) and Fashion Police (E!).  That being said, I already don’t doubt that Rivers would make a joke like this.  I couldn’t find any references on the page, however, I did watch the video clip posted on the site, where Rivers calls Obama gay and further insults his wife. 

Again, I did not see any sources on this page; however, I do find The Hoffington Post to be a reliable source of news.  The video helps as well.  Since I am a fan of Joan Rivers’, I can say that I am pretty sure this is something she would say, so I doubt the video was altered or edited.  However, if I did not know much about Rivers’, I may not find this article accurate.  

**Photo taken from Joan Rivers' Twitter account.

References

Duca, L. (2014, July 5). Joan Rivers Says Barack Obama Is Gay, Uses Trans Slur Against Michelle Obama. Retrieved, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/05/joan-rivers-obama_n_5560091.html?ir=Entertainment