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Updated by Bethaney Wallace on Mar 16, 2013
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Bad Social Media Habits We Can't Kick

A series of online tactics we know we know we should stop following, but can't ever find the gumption to do so.

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Agreeing to Third-Party Posts

Agreeing to Third-Party Posts

Whether in the fine print or clearly stated, too many entities have access to our private profiles.

Wasting Time Online

The United States spent 121 billion minutes on social media sites in July 2012 alone.

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Creating Too Many Profiles

Creating Too Many Profiles

Many companies require a sign up for coupons, info access, and more. Avoid creating more profiles than necessary to keep your private life private, and your email inbox empty.

Oversharing

Click the link for tips on how to avoid oversharing your life away.

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Sharing Inappropriate Content

Sharing Inappropriate Content

Links, comments, and more can all come back to haunt us. Keep it clean online; you never know who's looking at what.

Abbreviating Everything

Acronyms can clarify or confuse communication. Do you use acronyms appropriately or are they getting in the way of clear communication?

Ignoring Interactions

People who are excluded by others online, such as on Facebook, may feel just as bad as if they had been excluded in person, according to new research.

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Becoming Too Self Involved

Becoming Too Self Involved

Becoming obsessed with self pictures, posts, and attention is a common side effect of social media. Avoid putting too much light on yourself from online profiles.

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Automation

Automation

Do we find ourselves automating interaction, when what we really need is deeper human connection and enagement