Twit World Report: January 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

Irvine Welsh Joins JK Rowling-McGarry Spat With Phenomenal Masturbation Tweets

Irvine Welsh has blasted the man who precipitated a bitter social media feud between J.K. Rowling and Scottish MP Natalie McGarry as an "anonymous tro...

Social Media Spat Sees JK Rowling Threaten To Sue Scottish MP

JK Rowling has seemingly threatened an MP with legal action, after being accused of defending misogynistic trolls on Twitter.

The 'Harry Potter' a...

Thursday, January 28, 2016

JK Rowling Receives Bizarre Apology From MP After Twitter Troll Support Slur

JK Rowling has received an apology from an MP who claimed the 'Harry Potter' author defends misogynist trolls on Twitter.

Former Scottish National ...

Read more: UK News, JK Rowling, Twitter, Snp, UK Politics, UK News

This Guy Accidentally Interrupted Car Sex And Responded In The Most English Way Possible

London-based writer Joe Craig had a rather embarrassing encounter in Finchley recently, involving two people having sex in a car and a very awkward en...

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Simply Rearranging One Word Can Change A Movie Drastically

A hashtag is floating around Twitter with a simple premise - rearrange the letters of one word in a movie title to make it sound different.

From so...

Twitter For Famous People Is Very Different To The App You Use

Twitter's timeline has changed a LOT over the last 12 months, from the revelation that what you're looking at isn't in order to the introduction of ad...

Read more: Twitter, Social Media, UK Tech News

Monday, January 25, 2016

Trump Warned Himself About Himself In History's Most Ironic Tweet

Donald Trump can legitimately be called a lot of things and now - rather remarkably - we can add "prophesying sage" to the list.

Back in May of la...

Read more: Donald Trump, UK News, America, Twitter, UK News

Muslim Women Show David Cameron How #TraditionallySubmissive They Are

Muslim women are uploading photographs of themselves in graduation gowns and helping local communities in protest against comments made by David Camer...

Friday, January 22, 2016

Stop Cyberbullying in it’s tracks!

While beginning in AIM chat rooms and MySpace, cyber bullying has spread to every social media platform. By definition, cyber bullying can take place on any electronic device from any platform, including text messages, social media, websites, chat rooms and forums. The computer screen provides a divide between the attacker and victim that allows the exchange of hurtful words. Cyber bullying can be extension of bullying at school or strangers trolling accounts. Either way, it should always be addressed. There are a variety of resources, many of which are provided by individual social media platforms, to prevent and report online bullying. When discussing cyber bullying it is important to remember two things:

It is never the victim’s fault.

The victim is never alone.

How to Stop Cyber Bullying on Social Media

1) Do not respond to the bully. Instead, save screenshots and print these pictures as evidence of the attack.

2) Report the attack to the social media platform:

3) Block the user.

4) Tell someone. Never carry this burden alone.

*If it is a threat, get the police involved. They have the resources to readily support you and identify the attacker.

If the bullying continues, stay focused on your emotional and physical safety. Continue following these steps and speaking with friends or even professionals about your experience. The Internet will never be a completely safe place, but you and your support system can stay committed to creating a better environment for your online activity through privacy settings and reports.

Preventing Cyber Bullying with Your Child

Team up

computer family You may want to “friend” or “follow” your children on social media, but they might feel hesitant and worry about embarrassment (like photo comments). If you don’t want to force your child into sharing their profiles with you, ask an older sibling, cousin, babysitter or aunt/uncle to monitor the website.

These trusted (and perhaps “cooler” in your child’s eyes) individuals can monitor on your child’s profile and activity. If these family members or close friends are more familiar with social media platforms than you, they may be checking online behavior more regularly and attentively anyway.

Recruit adults (or responsible high schoolers) that will take this role seriously. Review what kind of behavior you’re on the look out for and ask for updates.

Have a conversation

Prevention always starts with education. Approach the conversation in two ways:

1) First, tell your child that if he/she is a victim of cyber bullying, you want them to talk to you. Do not make any promises on actions (“I promise I won’t tell their parents) because you do not know what the future could bring. Just simply state that you are always their first resource if they need any help.

2) There’s also the chance that your child could be a cyber bully. In this case, there is something your child is struggling with that either you or another trustworthy adult can help with. Bring up this possibility and say, “If you find yourself saying anything hurtful online- even if you think it’s a joke- I also need you to stop and talk to me.” Keep the conversation serious, but remember that you will need to be approachable about this matter in the future.

Understand Your Child’s Online Habits

You should stay updated on what type of accounts your child has. Emphasize that your child should only “friend” and “follow” people they are close with in real life. Every account should be set on private and abide by each social media platform’s age limits.

Establish Online Rules with your Child

1) They cannot have a social media account without your knowledge. Either you or another trusted person can monitor these sites and approach your child with questions.

2) Set boundaries like privacy limits or parental controls. Do this together so there is a clear understanding of expectations.

3) Your child cannot message/post, share or like/favorite anything that could hurt another person’s feelings. The standards you have for your child in real world exist in the digital world as well.

To learn more about defining, understanding, preventing and reporting cyber bullying, visit: http://ift.tt/wgzGge.

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#AsAChildIUsedToThink Is Full Of Embarrassing Stories About Youthful Ignorance

Sometimes it takes something like a hashtag to remind us of days gone by, when we were all totally ignorant about the world and would believe anything...

Thursday, January 21, 2016

This Twitter Account Will Match You With Your Doggy Doppelganger

A new Twitter account is taking the social media platform by storm this week, simply because it promises to match you with a doggy doppelganger.

@Y...

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

JK Rowling Calls Out Farage's Hypocrisy On Violence Against Women

JK Rowling has called out Nigel Farage for arguing that leaving the EU would further the fight for "the safety and security of British women".

The...

Read more: UK News, Farage, UK Politics, JK Rowling, Ukip, Twitter, UK News

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Twitter Is Down, Which Has Left Everyone Feeling A Bit Lost

Twitter is down. Everyone stay calm, your main source of news, information and gossip has disappeared.

It appears as though the site is down ac...

Read more: Twitter, Social Media, UK Tech News

Monday, January 18, 2016

Jack Monroe Sues Katie Hopkins Over Embarrassing War Memorial Vandalism Mixup

Jack Monroe has followed through on a threat to sue Katie Hopkins after a stumbling Twitter gaffe which saw the Mail Online columnist accuse the food ...

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The Snapchat Update Users Are Begging For!

If we can count on any social media platform to have fun, unpredictable updates, it’s the unannounced Snapchat app updates. Snapchat has surprised us with tons of exciting features we weren’t expecting- from Snacphat Lenses to Snapcash. But sometimes less is more. Here are the Snapchat updates we really need and really want, as plain as they may be!

We’re starting with the Snapchat update we need the most…

1) Groups on Snapchat

Instead of going through our Snapchat friends list or just selecting from top friends we always Snap, it would be great to have pre-selected groups. Think, sending snaps to your 17 cousins in one tap of the group- Cousins. Or sending your coworkers a quick video from work in a coworker groups. Or sending “family friendly” Snapchats to parents on social media. Snapchat Groups would be an organized method to engage with more people!

2) Moving Graphics on Filters

Sometimes we want to show people it’s 12 degrees outside without the temperature right in the middle of the screen. Or sometimes the “Times Square” Geo-filter is blocking too much of Times Square. Being able to resize and relocate Snapchat filters would improve photos for everyone!

3) Bringing Back Best Friends

Best Friends was a way to tell which friends were snap chatting eachother the most. In one of the major updates, Snapchat replaced the feature. But then, and now, we want it back! It’s a fun way to see who your friends are flirting or talking with the most. It’s a little bit of insight most apps choose not to disclose. It made Snapchat unique and our gossip more juicy!

4) Search Celebrities

More and more celebrities are joining Snapchat. DJ Khaled has reinvented his brand with Snapchat. Kyle Jenner gives continuous Keeping Up With The Kardashians footage through her story. Even the Queen of Social Media, Kim Kardashian, hints that she may be joining in 2016.

Snapchat is not just a social media fad. It’s surprised and delight fans with constant Snapchat updates. Nevertheless, while Snapchat has proved that they can come up with inventive updates, they’re overlooking the simple features users want. In our next post, we will review the best and worst Snapchat updates. Join our conversation! What Snapchat updates do you feel are missing?

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Noel Edmonds Swerves Into Immigration Debate With A Cliché Farage Would Be Proud Of

Noel Edmonds has stumbled into a fiery political debate after claiming a difficult commute led him to conclude the country had reached breaking point....

Jeremy Corbyn's Twitter 'Hack' Turns Out To Be A

The power of social media was heralded as one of the great successes of his campaign to become Labour Party leader.

But with great power comes grea...

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

You Can Now Watch Periscope Straight From Your Twitter Feed

Twitter for iOS now has the ability to show Periscope broadcasts directly within the timeline.

The new update will allow users who have an iPho...

Monday, January 11, 2016

David Cameron Paid Tribute to David Bowie And Twitter Is Having None Of It

It's been a sad day for music fans across the world as we lost David Bowie, one of the original pop stars.

Even David Cameron claimed to be a fan o...

The Guy On Sky News Talking About David Bowie Looks A Lot Like David Bowie

Music industry executive Jack Stevens was on Sky News today to talk about the tragic passing of pop star David Bowie, but we couldn't help thinking he...

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Twitter Has Come Together In The Best Possible Way To Help This Woman

People don’t always place nice on Twitter - but users of the social media site have shown how it can be used for really great causes too.

Using t...

Thursday, January 7, 2016

For The First Time Ever Donald Trump Deserves Defending On The Internet

A alleged terrorist was shot dead in Paris on Thursday and it didn't take long for Donald Trump to get involved...

Man shot inside Paris police sta...

Read more: Donald Trump, Twitter, UK News, UK News

This Man Complained To Pret About A Sandwich And Ended Up Embroiled In A Three Hour Pun Battle

We're no stranger to a good pun, but it looks like the team running Pret A Manger's Twitter account is a master of the art.

When Twitter user @Dodd...

Mystery Over Why Outspoken MP Has Deleted His Twitter Account Without Warning

An outspoken Labour MP has sparked frenzied speculation after he deleted all his social media accounts without explanation late last night.

Keith ...

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

US Latin Teacher Hilariously Confused For Sacked Shadow Minister

Spare a thought for those who share their name with a famous personality - and pity more people who are inundated with abuse on social media when thei...

Twitter's Response To 10,000-character Tweets Sums Up What We're All Thinking

Twitter users have come out in fighting form to defend the platform from changes that could introduce a 10,000-character limit for tweets.

Accordin...

Read more: UK Tech, Technology, Twitter, UK Tech News

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Twitter's Response To A 10,000-Character Limit For Tweets Sums Up What We're Thinking