Tag Archives: social media

Labour Conference 2012: how is social media formed?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

So, in an effort to make a post not calling for the head of David Shearer, I decided to take a look at the Labour Party’s conference webpages. And oh boy are they a treat. I’ve blogged before about Labour’s (or … Continue reading →

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Quickhit: please get the politicians off Twitter

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

New Rule for specifically-Labour types:  when I, Scott Yorke, and Danyl McLauchlan are eyerolling at your latest kinghit, it’s probably more of a pawntap. Anyway, don’t start me on the week I’ve been having, read those dudes’ takes on the … Continue reading →

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Shambles III: This time it’s Twitter

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Despite my recent posts lambasting the man’s speechcraft, I don’t have anything personal against David Shearer.  I’m sure he’s lovely (I’ve met few politicians who weren’t charming/charismatic/friendly in person, across the spectrum*) I’m hopeful he’s passionate and really cares … … Continue reading →

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I love social media fail: English Defence League edition

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Linked from a comment on The Standard in an explodey thread which I have declared anathema: Tommy Robinson took a few seconds on Sunday evening to make an observation about Twitter’s homepage. “Welcome to twitter homepage has a picture of … Continue reading →

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Bugger our electoral laws

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

No blogs I read allowed political comments yesterday, because our electoral law is an outdated piece of crap which probably served us OK in the days when “political statements” were restricted to newspaper editorials and hoardings. These days?  Sorry, everyone, … Continue reading →

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Social media fail: Sears edition

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Melissa McEwen over at Shakesville has been having a shitty time with Sears over a rubbish stove, bad customer service, and a classic example of why modern capitalism is a fucking joke. Three posts later, “Brian” from Sears’ social media … Continue reading →

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Down Under Feminists’ Carnival XL: bigger, better, more punnage

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Welcome to the 40th Down Under Feminists’ Carnival.  I am your stunning hostess, Queen of Thorns, “QoT” to my friends and “single-handed destroyer of progressive NZ politics” to my trolls. I’m entirely enamoured of the fact that 40 in Roman … Continue reading →

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