Defriending

When It Comes To Facebook, Avoid Playing With Fire

Jessica Pearce Rotondi | Posted 01.04.2012

Jessica Pearce Rotondi

Here are some tips on how to navigate (and avoid) awkward social media situations -- before they escalate into real-world repercussions.

Why It's OK To Participate In Defriend Day

The Huffington Post | Craig Kanalley | Posted 05.25.2011

If you haven't heard, it's Defriend Day today, March 4, 2011, at least according to author Mark Dice. Dice, who has espoused conspiracy theories in...

My one-sided friendship: How can I get her to stop IM-ing me?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Hi Irene, I'm in an awkward situation with a friend and I'm at a loss about how to proceed. We've been friends for about 6 years. We met ...

I can't believe she defriended me!

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

This week, I received an email from another writer who reminded me that she had once defriended me on Facebook. We both belong to the same professiona...

Defriended: The Politics Of Social Networking

Giulia Rozzi | Posted 11.17.2011

Giulia Rozzi

Last week my procrastination led me to conduct a classmate search on Facebook in which I noticed that a girl who had been my friend now had an "add as a friend" rectangle next to her face. "Add as a friend?"

How Many Friends Would You Give up For a Whopper?

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

Burger King's new marketing campaign -- called the WHOPPER Sacrifice and created by Crispin Porter Bogusky: Delete ten of your Facebook friends and you're rewarded with a coupon for a free Whopper.