Tag Archives: Twitter

Announcement: a new expression of horror, etc.

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Naomi

Thank you, Laurence Tribe, for answering my desperate call for a new letter group expression other than OMG. It’s not that I’m getting tired of OMG. It’s that OMG is sort of wearing out its punch. (Read Paul Tillich, although … Continue reading →

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Have I been threatened by two gun dealers?

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Naomi

Whenever I get a new follower on Twitter, I’m notified via my email. It’s all very gratifying–especially because whenever a follower drops me, Twitter doesn’t hurt my feelings by telling me. Today I got emails about two new Twitter followers. … Continue reading →

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The Facts of Life: “how fake news goes viral”

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Naomi

How a misinformed Twitter post the night after the presidential election fueled a nationwide conspiracy theory and became a talking point — even as it was being proved false. Source: How Fake News Goes Viral: A Case Study – The … Continue reading →

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