No, not just Twitter. Honestly, I suspect YouTube will end up feeling the worst of the consumer shift first. Now, if you are taking business advice from me, you should not be in business. I can barely sell snarky tee shirts so I’m not the gal you want writing your business model. Politics, however, I know a bit about. Most businesses avoid politics like the plague. Ticking off customers unnecessarily is generally considered a bad sales tactic. Corporations love politics … Continue reading “Bedtime for Big Tech?”
Fish or Cut Bait
I think the reason young people are so annoying is that we old people do remember being that dumb. But we had fewer resources so we can’t figure out how young people now can be as dumb as we were then. Some of it is the same as it was for us. We didn’t have a clue as to how to use what was available. School prepares you to be able to learn a job but doesn’t prepare you for … Continue reading “Fish or Cut Bait”
Elections Aren’t Our Only Weapon
No, no, I don’t mean get out the pitchforks. Your computer is all you need – that and a little effort. Here’s the thing. No matter how much money a lobbying group or corporate lobbyist can supply to Congressman Bob’s campaign, that lobbying can’t vote. I’m not suggesting that money is not important but think about what Congressman Bob wants to use it for; that’s right, getting more votes! Corporations can’t vote. Most lobbyists don’t even live in the district … Continue reading “Elections Aren’t Our Only Weapon”