Category - social networking

Moldovar 'Twitter revolution' activist under house arrest

staff writers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:50:41 +0100

Natalia Morar, who helped organise Moldova's "Twitter revolution," a 20,000-strong flash protest at the country's parliament building on 7 April, is house arrest by the authorities.

A big small big world

Simon Barrow — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:40:58 +0100

The rich and powerful now have their own social networking site. It's called Eye of a Needle? Nope, it's called ASW. And you're not invited.

What is Faithbook, exactly?

Simon Barrow — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:39:09 +0100

As far as I can figure out, it's simply another page on Facebook. And apparently, I've criticised it.

Catholics set up their own social networking website

staff writers — Sun, 11 May 2008 00:56:53 +0100

Following the worldwide success of online social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, the Roman Catholic Church is getting in on the act with a website which hopes to attract more than just the usual faithful.

Lent campaign aims to promote neighbourliness on and off-line

staff writers — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:34:33 +0000

The Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Dr Rowan Williams and Dr John Sentamu, are calling for ‘good neighbours’ - online and offline - to try out daily suggestions to help create a better and safer world this Lent.

Over the top on Facebook

Simon Barrow — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:32:33 +0000

As social networking sites continue to blossom and change in spite of media scepticism, Ekklesia is pleased to report its latest milestone.

Church needs inspiratation to Facebook the future

Press Office — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:31:41 +0100

Commenting on the fact that since the General Synod Facebook group went live on 1 August 2007, only 20 members have joined - and that the Church of England page has just 122 members - the Christia

Church tentatively tries talking to itself on Facebook

staff writers — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:15:55 +0100

While some members of the Church of England appear ready to expel or de-Christianise each other over different views on sexuality, others are trying to talk together - using the medium of social networking site Facebook. But not many so far.