Martin Boss figured out that one of the most important ways to grow your Twitter account was to engage with like-minded people. Twitter is primarily a social platform, rather than a content one. Content meant nothing if nobody was there to see it, and creating content didn’t earn you followers because tweets get buried all the time. He suggests hanging out in tweet replies and profiles of people you want to connect with in order to grow your Twitter fame. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
