Many will know that we run our various sites on auto-pilot and on a shoestring - it is the Scottish blood coming out! Anyway J9 alerted us to the fact that our articles on MyPE that are auto posted to Facebook are being 'blessed' with the incorrect URL's rendering them pretty useless. So this post is a test to see: If J9 is actually reading this and has successfully followed the Facebook link OR If more head scratching and swearing will lie ahead for me this day! Of course what … [Read more...] about Just for You J9
The Real Reason Why FB is Called ‘Group Sex for Amoebas’
If I had One Rand for every time I read this following message I may just have enough to buy a fairly decent EV: "I hereby state i do not give my permission for facebook to use any of my information or posts!! I do not give permission!!!!" We have all seen variations of the above message being posted by many of our online 'friends'. Allow me to burst your bubble. Saying the above is akin to going to the casino and writing the same message on every Rand you gamble with - after all the money … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Why FB is Called ‘Group Sex for Amoebas’
Another delay in trial of ‘Facebook’ rape accused – Gqeberha in the News
Another delay in trial of ‘Facebook’ rape accused: The trial of alleged serial rapist Thembinkosi Ngcolomba hit a further snag on Monday when it emerged in court that he would not be testifying as he had a pressing issue to attend to at the St Albans ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Eastern Cape woman arrested for shooting at police: A 24-year-old Gqeberha woman was arrested on Monday after she allegedly shot at the police. She faces charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm in … [Read more...] about Another delay in trial of ‘Facebook’ rape accused – Gqeberha in the News
Media Moves: The MediaShop named Facebook agency partner, Thabo Moloi named Red Bull esport athlete, Network International to acquire DPO Group – Port Elizabeth Business News
Media Moves: The MediaShop named Facebook agency partner, Thabo Moloi named Red Bull esport athlete, Network International to acquire DPO Group: The MediaShop has been named a Facebook agency partner for South Africa The MediaShop in South Africa is now one of the IPG agencies to have met the relevant criteria as set out by Facebook and can ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. RED ALERT: ZANU-PF Politburo Faction Ditches Mnangagwa For VP Chiwenga: According to government … [Read more...] about Media Moves: The MediaShop named Facebook agency partner, Thabo Moloi named Red Bull esport athlete, Network International to acquire DPO Group – Port Elizabeth Business News
If Your Strategy to Find Employees Includes Recruiting in Bars then….
Recruiting in other places where they spend their leisure time / most of their time may be a good idea. Like Facebook? Whose latest spam mail reads; "Hiring? Reach applicants where they spend time — on Facebook" On the face of it it seems like a good idea - if you are hiring as a social media company invested in promoting your clients on Facebook and the like. Practically it won't work in most offices as more and more businesses these days are banning all access to Facebook and other time … [Read more...] about If Your Strategy to Find Employees Includes Recruiting in Bars then….
Grahamstown in the news: Tyler Perry warns fans about scams on Facebook
Tyler Perry warns fans about scams on Facebook: Some 500 people in the South African city of Grahamstown were told if they made simple payment of $ 1.40, they would then receive $ 168 per month for 10 years. Police said Winfrey knew nothing about it. ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Tyler Perry warns fans not to fall for Facebook scams using his name: Some 500 people in the South African city of Grahamstown were told if they made simple payment of $ 1.40, they would then receive $ … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Tyler Perry warns fans about scams on Facebook
Am I Being Rude Here?
I admit that I have been a bit grumpy for the last 12 years or so and may be out of practice when it comes to the more subtle art of communication but this exchange has me questioning my sanity slightly... One of the pages I manage over on "Group Sex for Amoebas" OR, as you know it, Facebook, is one promoting Port Elizabeth businesses (for free I might add) and it goes by the name of MyPE Advertising - catchy, don't you think? Anyway the following conversation has reference. (JM) posed … [Read more...] about Am I Being Rude Here?
Mthatha news: Suspects use fake Facebook profile to lure women, rape and kill them
Suspects use fake Facebook profile to lure women, rape and kill them: The statement read in part: “In an intelligence driven operation conducted by SAPS Provincial Organised Crime members assisted by Mthatha Crime Intelligence and a Provincial Hawks team members, two suspects were arrested between 16:00 on Friday ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Couple suspected of using fake Facebook profile to lure women to their death: Fatyela said the victims were strangled with fishing rope and … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Suspects use fake Facebook profile to lure women, rape and kill them
Attachment Unavailable
So I am sent a message on Facebook Messenger and it consists of a note from Facebook saying; "Attachment Unavailable". The conversation on Facebook then goes like this: I send a message to the sender saying; "Attachment Unavailable" A message comes back; "The Dog One" I reply; "Unavailable means that I CANNOT see it - so saying the dog one unfortunately does not help ?" I get THIS reply; "Perhaps you need specs?" What should I reply back? … [Read more...] about Attachment Unavailable
WTF Facebook
Dear Facebook, All I can say is WTF! Those who know me intimately will know the reason for the WTF! Please stop suggesting friends for me - I am doing quite well choosing my own! … [Read more...] about WTF Facebook
I am loving this new Facebook Functionality, Nick Klichowicz
It used to be that I got really irritated whenever Facebook popped up a message along these lines; "It's (so and so's) birthday today. Why don't you wish him/her a Happy Birthday?" Irritated? Because one, even if I DIDN'T need to be reminded I now knew that by going to the birthday person's wall/page and wishing them Happy Birthday they would know that I had reacted to a Facebook reminder so didn't really qualify as a friend. Because two, it becomes a pain to have to go and actually write … [Read more...] about I am loving this new Facebook Functionality, Nick Klichowicz
Facebook chooses 60 finalists in Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
Facebook chooses 60 finalists in Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge: Facebook has selected 60 finalists from the hundreds of entries it received from across the Middle East and Africa for the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. The Bots for Messenger Challenge is a contest to recognise and reward developers who create the most innovative new bots on Messenger. Developers, in teams of up to three people, were invited to create bots in three categories: gaming and entertainment; … [Read more...] about Facebook chooses 60 finalists in Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
Facebook moves into larger South Africa premises as African growth accelerates
Facebook moves into larger South Africa premises as African growth accelerates: Facebook (www.Facebook.com) has moved its Johannesburg offices into new premises, creating a new home for the company to work with its partners to boost innovation and provide an African home for the Facebook culture. The new office will continue to provide support to Facebook advertisers, application developers and other key partners across the continent. “Since we first established a direct presence in … [Read more...] about Facebook moves into larger South Africa premises as African growth accelerates
Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger
Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger: Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is challenging developers across the Middle East and Africa to create innovative bots in the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. This aligns with Facebook’s commitment to promote innovation in the Middle East and Africa by providing developers and start-ups with the tools they need to build, grow, monetize, and measure products and services. … [Read more...] about Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger
Facebook rallies partners to unite for a safer, better Internet
Facebook rallies partners to unite for a safer, better Internet: Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) (www.SaferInternetDay.org) and Facebook (www.Facebook.com) has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children and the youth. Facebook is partnering with public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations from across Africa under the rallying call “Be the change: unite for a better Internet”. … [Read more...] about Facebook rallies partners to unite for a safer, better Internet
