Hi Chris! I agree that when Twitter was Twitter it was much better. Of course, our definitions of social media might vary, but I've also learned a lot through LinkedIn. #DigiBlogChat

My mind was changed by one account. It's a guy who builds squirrel boxes and puts cameras inside them. He's the squirrel expert! #DigiBlogChat

A8 I try not to post about or endorse anything I can’t vouch for. You can’t take credibility lightly, especially online. #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Do you avoid posting about social causes online? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

A7. Probably Twitter (when it was Twitter) but more from individuals than non profit accounts. I used to think 'well meaning' was enough, but it's not a good excuse to stay ignorant #DigiBlogChat

Interesting, Carol! Over here, (even among many environmentally aware people) (grey) squirrels are considered bad and can be shot (unless, of course they are red squirrels, if there even are any left!) #DigiBlogChat

My #1 is Instagram as well, Loni. #DigiBlogChat

A7. I’ve discovered a few nonprofit causes on Instagram. Some on Facebook as well. Twitter/X (and lists in particular) is still a good place to discover many things. #DigiBlogChat

Thank you, Jim, for the article. I'll take a look in a few minutes. #DigiBlogChat

A7. Probably Instagram. #digiblogchat

They're adorable! And they help out in lots of ways. #DigiBlogChat

A7 I learned the most about nonprofits and how they operate through chat, which used to predominate on Twitter when it was Twitter. There are still a few of those instances left. jimkatzaman.substack... #DigiBlogChat

Yes, I've found lots of experts via social media. But you have to research them and make sure they're not just pretending to be experts! Anyone can put on a lab coat and pretend to be a doctor. #DigiBlogChat

Q7. From what platform have you learned the most about nonprofit causes? #DigiBlogChat

They’re so cute! #digiblogchat

A6 #DigiBlogChat
Of course! Anytime an expert on a subject describes something, I'm likely to learn something and, at least, adjust my view on it.

A6. Yes, it might sound silly, but I’ve changed my mind about squirrels. I used to see them as pests, mainly. Now it's just the opposite. #DigiBlogChat

A 2024 meta-analysis found social-media communication was positively associated with social well-being, while problematic use was negatively associated with it. The activity matters. Source: Social Media + Mental Health #DigiBlogChat

A6. Somewhat. Or at least been challenged to look at things from a different perspective. #digiblogchat

A6 First, I’d have to look at social media posts to have a chance of being persuaded. I mostly don’t bother because times are tough all over. #DigiBlogChat