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Surviving the pile-on: navigating online culture wars

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Larah Kennedy, Quiip – via Social Commons Library

Learn how to navigate online culture wars and survive social media pile-ons with tips and information from Larah Kennedy, an online community and social media specialist who is General Manager at Quiip.

Topics include:

  • Main Components of a Pile On
  • How to Address a Pile On
  • Pre-bunking, Debunking + Changing the Narrative
  • Mental Health – Tips for Coping
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