Archive For December 2012

A little while ago the nice people at Blurb contacted me, and asked if I would like to create a book of my Photo 366 project. I pointed out that my project ground to an early halt with just 126 photos taken, but they were OK with that, and so Photo 126 – The Book… Continue Reading ›

I’ve been asked whether I regret deleting Instagram after their recent volte face, I don’t, but I do regret opening my second Instagram account in the first place. When Facebook bought Instagram earlier this year I deleted my account. I have a problem with Facebook, I’ve never really “got it” and their approach to security… Continue Reading ›

Earlier today Instagram posted Updated Terms of Service Based on Your Feedback on their blog in which they say: The concerns we heard about from you the most focused on advertising, and what our changes might mean for you and your photos. There was confusion and real concern about what our possible advertising products could… Continue Reading ›

The Web We Lost by Anil Dash is a wonderful article that describes the web I grew up with, and helps explain why I struggle with parts of today’s web. When you see interesting data mash-ups today, they are often still using Flickr photos because Instagram’s feeble metadata sucks, and the app is only reluctantly… Continue Reading ›

I usually take a break from Twitter over Christmas, but after reading this fascinating article, and watching Simon’s Creative Morning talk I’ve decided to take the whole month off – one month off social media. In just a day away from Tweeting, Instagramming and Checking In I’ve felt what I can only describe as calmer. Why… Continue Reading ›