Neighbours, social media and privacy: an unholy trinity?

The growing trend of neighbours connecting online is a welcome development, but it does raise privacy and safety challenges. Darren Moffatt has tips on what to consider when joining a neighbourhood social network.

The rise of hyper-local social networking

Every social network channel has its specific use. Darren Moffatt says that emerging online technology will connect neighbours, improve community relations and revitalise urban living.

Strata law wars: Why neighbours can now force you from your home unit

The NSW Government is reforming its strata and community scheme laws. Darren Moffatt from Housenet hopes that the new laws will be fair for all lot owners.

The disruptive power of niche social networks

When social media was first created few people saw it as a marketing tool – that was until it was embraced by almost everyone with an internet connection. Darren Moffatt says niche social networks are the way of the future, even for traditional businesses.

Social media has changed the world, literally.

Every month billions of people now log in to various social media platforms to consume and post new content. This is a massive change in human activity, of global magnitude, with profound implications for business, government and academia. Like any rapid change in mass behaviour, it’s been driven by powerful viral feedback loops which have delivered exponential growth in user communities. Network memberships now dwarf those of even just five short years ago. One in every nine people on earth are now members of Facebook – a truly mind-blowing statistic.