Sandra Muir
@sandramuir.bsky.social
#SocialMedia consultant for non profits and post secondary. Passionate about small business, education, and news. Always thinking about getting another dog.
Will TikTok go dark again in the U.S.? Or will it find a buyer before the April 5th deadline? Lots of speculation right now, but few concrete details. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Buyers circle and rumours swirl as TikTok sale deadline looms
Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.
www.bbc.com
April 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Will TikTok go dark again in the U.S.? Or will it find a buyer before the April 5th deadline? Lots of speculation right now, but few concrete details. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Thank you Meta for finally addressing my biggest problem with your apps (they protect my privacy too much)
A memo at Meta states privacy teams will have less authority to delay products and previous privacy decisions will be reviewed, as some are overly "risk-averse" (Kalley Huang/The Information)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
February 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Thank you Meta for finally addressing my biggest problem with your apps (they protect my privacy too much)
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I am happy to say the "Followers only" reply setting is getting implemented. We're also adding a way to set default reply settings
If you want your posts to default to "Followers only," that'll become an option
If you want your posts to default to "Followers only," that'll become an option
February 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I am happy to say the "Followers only" reply setting is getting implemented. We're also adding a way to set default reply settings
If you want your posts to default to "Followers only," that'll become an option
If you want your posts to default to "Followers only," that'll become an option
Is it time to finally leave that social media platform behind?
This is something I'm seeing a lot of people talk about, including SMMs.
If this has been on your mind, today's TSP newsletter talks about how to leave, when to leave, and where to go. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/bye-bye-bye
This is something I'm seeing a lot of people talk about, including SMMs.
If this has been on your mind, today's TSP newsletter talks about how to leave, when to leave, and where to go. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/bye-bye-bye
Bye Bye Bye
Is it finally time to leave that social media platform behind?
thesocialplatypus.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Is it time to finally leave that social media platform behind?
This is something I'm seeing a lot of people talk about, including SMMs.
If this has been on your mind, today's TSP newsletter talks about how to leave, when to leave, and where to go. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/bye-bye-bye
This is something I'm seeing a lot of people talk about, including SMMs.
If this has been on your mind, today's TSP newsletter talks about how to leave, when to leave, and where to go. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/bye-bye-bye
I disagree with this CTV News article that anyone is “anxiously” waiting to see what happens with the tariffs. Canadians are already hitting back hard by opting for Product of Canada purchases. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Developing: Canada prepared to hit back with retaliatory tariffs should Trump follow through
Canadian officials are anxiously waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to slap Canada with devastating tariffs today.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I disagree with this CTV News article that anyone is “anxiously” waiting to see what happens with the tariffs. Canadians are already hitting back hard by opting for Product of Canada purchases. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
In the words of Liz Lemon: “0h brother.” 🙄
The return of ‘OG Facebook’ is a big Meta priority this year
The return of ‘OG Facebook’ is a big Meta priority this year
Yesterday Meta reported its quarterly earnings, and amid sharing updates on Threads, Instagram, and yes, the metaverse, CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined an interesting new priority for this year: getting back to ‘OG Facebook.’
more…
9to5mac.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
In the words of Liz Lemon: “0h brother.” 🙄
If you’re looking for a new show - I highly recommend North of North on @cbcgem.bsky.social. Heartwarming and funny.
January 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you’re looking for a new show - I highly recommend North of North on @cbcgem.bsky.social. Heartwarming and funny.
The 1st time the Trump administration tried to ban TikTok (in 2020) Oracle & Walmart were in talks to buy the app. Here we are in 2025 & once again there are reports that Oracle (and a group of U.S. investors) are in talks with White House officials over TikTok. @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/01/25/g...
Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok
The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.
www.npr.org
January 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The 1st time the Trump administration tried to ban TikTok (in 2020) Oracle & Walmart were in talks to buy the app. Here we are in 2025 & once again there are reports that Oracle (and a group of U.S. investors) are in talks with White House officials over TikTok. @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/01/25/g...
This is shocking.
The NFL ordering a team to shut down their @bsky.app is a stark reminder of just how curated our feeds are on traditional social media platforms. It’s not just that algorithms dictate what we see—those algorithms are shaped by business interests and partnerships behind the scenes. #Decentralization
"NFL teams can’t use Bluesky. The NFL, which has deals with X and Meta, told the New England Patriots to shut down their Bluesky account." www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/24...
January 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is shocking.
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We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
January 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.
Reposted by Sandra Muir
📢 Bluesky 1.96.5 rolling out now
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
January 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
📢 Bluesky 1.96.5 rolling out now
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
A couple of quick updates for everybody! Have a great weekend!
• On desktop web, clicking your profile pic now opens a quick account switcher
• You can now report a DM conversation without opening it
• Improvements to gestures on Android
I really long for the days when my biggest social media stress was trying to fit a handle, hashtag and link into 140 characters.
January 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I really long for the days when my biggest social media stress was trying to fit a handle, hashtag and link into 140 characters.
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TikTok could be banned. Soon. OR it might not get banned. Soon or ever. I hope this has been helpful
January 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
TikTok could be banned. Soon. OR it might not get banned. Soon or ever. I hope this has been helpful
Meta's removal of third-party fact checking and updates to its Hateful Conduct that remove restrictions on topics like immigration, gender identity and gender will likely cause an increase in hateful rhetoric. If your company doesn't have a social media comment policy yet, you need one now.
January 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Meta's removal of third-party fact checking and updates to its Hateful Conduct that remove restrictions on topics like immigration, gender identity and gender will likely cause an increase in hateful rhetoric. If your company doesn't have a social media comment policy yet, you need one now.
The US gov't has really poked a bear over this potential TikTok ban. I've seen lots of anti-Meta videos, and lots of TikTokers talking about moving over to the Chinese-based app, Red Note. The app has become so popular that even in Canada (where I am), it's currently ranked 4th in the App Store.
January 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The US gov't has really poked a bear over this potential TikTok ban. I've seen lots of anti-Meta videos, and lots of TikTokers talking about moving over to the Chinese-based app, Red Note. The app has become so popular that even in Canada (where I am), it's currently ranked 4th in the App Store.
I hit pause on my newsletter last year amid some health issues and life events. But I'm excited to say that I'm back! The first issue went out this morning.
Inside the issue: A long-video trend, Meta's "free speech" updates, and a new Gen Z obsession. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/its-a-long...
Inside the issue: A long-video trend, Meta's "free speech" updates, and a new Gen Z obsession. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/its-a-long...
It's a long story.
The 50-part series that changed social media.
thesocialplatypus.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I hit pause on my newsletter last year amid some health issues and life events. But I'm excited to say that I'm back! The first issue went out this morning.
Inside the issue: A long-video trend, Meta's "free speech" updates, and a new Gen Z obsession. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/its-a-long...
Inside the issue: A long-video trend, Meta's "free speech" updates, and a new Gen Z obsession. thesocialplatypus.substack.com/p/its-a-long...
Just finished writing my newsletter for Monday morning. It's the first one in a while. I had to take a break last year due to health issues and some other life events. It feels so good to be back!
January 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Just finished writing my newsletter for Monday morning. It's the first one in a while. I had to take a break last year due to health issues and some other life events. It feels so good to be back!
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"Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies" www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms.
www.france24.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
"Brazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policies" www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more.
Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
2024 In Review - Bluesky
It’s been a big year for Bluesky! Let's take a look back at everything that’s happened in the past year.
bsky.social
December 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM
What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more.
Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
Welcome, Generation Beta (2025-2039). May social media and AI be kind to you.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Generation Beta has arrived — here's everything you need to know about the 2025 babies | CBC News
They will only know a post-COVID world. They'll roll their eyes at old-fashioned slang like "rizz." They'll ask us to switch off the oldies when we try to play Taylor Swift in the car. Generation Beta...
www.cbc.ca
January 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Welcome, Generation Beta (2025-2039). May social media and AI be kind to you.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Great research on what Gen Z got for xmas (the number one gift was a bit surprising): www.tiktok.com/@caseymorrow...
FYI: I noticed a lot of Gen Alpha kids unwrapping food items like Ranch dressing and cans of beans. 🫘
FYI: I noticed a lot of Gen Alpha kids unwrapping food items like Ranch dressing and cans of beans. 🫘
someone give me a synonym for “popular” #christmas2024 #haultok
TikTok video by Casey Lewis
www.tiktok.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Great research on what Gen Z got for xmas (the number one gift was a bit surprising): www.tiktok.com/@caseymorrow...
FYI: I noticed a lot of Gen Alpha kids unwrapping food items like Ranch dressing and cans of beans. 🫘
FYI: I noticed a lot of Gen Alpha kids unwrapping food items like Ranch dressing and cans of beans. 🫘
Is anyone else surprised that it's officially 2025 and no one has created a movie yet featuring a social media manager dealing with a major PR/or other type of crisis? I feel like so many of us have a story to tell.
January 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Is anyone else surprised that it's officially 2025 and no one has created a movie yet featuring a social media manager dealing with a major PR/or other type of crisis? I feel like so many of us have a story to tell.
Went to the Santa Claus parade in Harrow, Ontario last night. Great parade, but the best part may have been watching these riders take their horses through the Tims drive thru afterwards. 🐴
December 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Went to the Santa Claus parade in Harrow, Ontario last night. Great parade, but the best part may have been watching these riders take their horses through the Tims drive thru afterwards. 🐴
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📢 App Version 1.96 is rolling out now (1/6)
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
December 19, 2024 at 9:54 PM
📢 App Version 1.96 is rolling out now (1/6)
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
In this release: a notifications Mentions tab, reserving your default username when you verify your account with a domain, and other improvements!
The polarizing nature of social media platforms seems to be getting more severe. Someone I know in the post-secondary space recently told me that leadership doesn’t want them to leave Twitter completely and move to Bluesky because they might appear too left leaning. Anyone else experienced this?
December 16, 2024 at 3:49 PM
The polarizing nature of social media platforms seems to be getting more severe. Someone I know in the post-secondary space recently told me that leadership doesn’t want them to leave Twitter completely and move to Bluesky because they might appear too left leaning. Anyone else experienced this?