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If you woke up and checked your Instagram today and wondered why you lost a bunch of followers, know that you aren't alone.

When someone follows you online just to see what you're up to, it's perfectly normal. Being a curious lurker is part of the accepted social (networking) contract. But when someone skulks around and ...

If the notion of Big Brother makes you feel safe rather than suspicious, this new social network is perfect for you. But if you’re like the majority of the NSA-hating, surveillance-fearing population ...

Everyone wants to be a leader. You get to make the key decisions. You will get the most credit when things go well. You will also get the blame when things go wrong. Yet few people understand that to ...