How to Comment

     Throughout your time on Social Media, commenting has been a normal, routine obstacle that you have encountered. However, did you know that this is also a way to market yourself or your profile? It doesn't seem like it is, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. I felt this way after reading the chapter in The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users, but now I completely agree with what is said. Here are some tips that will make you able to market yourself by simply commenting.

1. Use "Mentions" Instead of "Hashtags" on Twitter
       The difference between these is that hashtags are used for sharing topics, While Mentions will allow for the person or company you are responding to to see it. I completely agree with this. At the end of the day, putting the account in a mention makes you stand out. They see that you have responded to them. However, If you where to hashtag them, They would have to go out of their way and look through all the hashtags to find your response.

2. Stay Positive, It is a Lot Better to Be on the High Road
     While dealing with responses, some will be good, and some will be bad. Dealing with the good is easy, dealing with the bad might be a challenge. I can assure you this, your reputation will be judged on how you respond to a bad comment. In my opinion, if you cannot say anything nice, do not say anything at all. Thanks mom.

3. When All Else Fails, Don't be afraid to Block and Delete
     This is a great thing to remember. It is not your duty to have to respond or deal with negativity or spam comments. If you do not want them on your page. Simply delete them.

I hope this helps, until next time

The Third

Soccermemes: The Funniest Way to Keep Up With Soccer

     Soccermemes is a Instagram account that is dedicated to making funny pictures (memes), jokes, and laughable soccer content.  Besides these jokes, the account also posts updates on all soccer leagues across the world. For example, this is a picture of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney updated right after he scored his 250th goal for United, as well as the last minute game-tying goal against Stoke City. The simple image of Rooney celebrating along with the message, "You thought we would loose, didn't you." This is a comical picture because the last minute goal was a huge point salvaged by the heroism of Mr. Rooney. These types of images are posted after games or after a humiliating occurrence happens in the soccer world, such as a freekick that made the goalie freeze and not be able to save it.
     The only issue that Soccermemes has is that it only appeals to one genre, or one sport, soccer. In order to understand some of these jokes is if you understand the terms that are used in soccer. For example, the word "Tekkers" is another word for "skills". This is a common phrase used in these posts. Now, if you where not a fan of soccer, you would look at the word "Tekkers" and not know what it meant. This could cause a user to not want to go on, or follow this page because they do not understand the terminology used on the page. Luckily, soccer is liked all across the world, which has helped Soccermemes develop a 1.1 million following on Instagram.
    If you are a fan of the beautiful game, and you are in the mood to laugh. I highly recommend giving Soccermemes a follow.

Until Next Time,

The Third

What is Causing the Cavaliers Struggle?

     June 19th, 2016, a day that I will never forget. On this day, the grey cloud that hung over Cleveland sports was lifted. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, I was looking at the score. I kept on saying to myself, " Oh my God, we are up by four. We won." When the buzzer sounded, an overwhelming feeling of happiness came over me and tears began to fall down from my eyes.
     Well, now that it is a new season, it is time for my Cavaliers to defend their title and hopefully bring another one home to Cleveland. But over the past couple of weeks, my hopes are dwindling. In the past 10 games, the Cavaliers have only won four games. Now how can a champion loose that many games and still expect to be the favorite to repeat? An even better question to ask is, what is causing this slump? In my opinion, loosing J.R. Smith hurt the Cavaliers more then they thought. Smith is in the hunt to be one of the all time greats in three point shooting and isolation basketball. When the Cavaliers loose a player who can't be guarded, that option gets taken away. By not having that option, Cleveland becomes less of a diverse team and becomes and easier team to defend.
    However, with the recent acquisition of Kyle Korver, another prolific scorer the Cavaliers now have another option. Maybe these past couple of losses have been because of the team struggling to play with each other after having to adjust to Korver's style of play. Now the only thing that is on my mind is how good the Cavaliers are going to be when Smith returns and both he and Korver will be on the court of the same time. Add in the playmaking ability of Kyrie Irving, the leadership of Lebron James, the diverse Kevin Love, and the hustle of Tristian Thompson, the Cavaliers have a good chance to show everyone that they are the champs.

Until Next Time,

The Third

Reaction to Mr. Kawasaki

      Guy Kawasaki's book The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users, is a guide to make you a better user on social media. However, the tips Kawasaki uses are more for being a professional using social media. Basically what I am saying is, do not read this book if you are under the age of 21. In my opinion he is basically telling you what to do if you want an average profile. Yet what if being average is not what I want. He says that your profile's avatar is a picture or a logo, yet later on in the book he says the avatar needs to be just your face, and that it should not be a logo. Well, thats contradictory. If our avatar is a logo, then why can't we have a logo as our avatar. For example, My Instagram avatar is a Greek flag. Well according to Mr. Kawasaki, no one will know that that Greek flag is Christos Nakos. But, let's be honest here. I am Greek, full Greek, and I let everyone know I am Greek (yes, I am proud to be Greek). So me having a Greek flag as my profile makes perfect sense to me. Because there is only one Christos Nakos on this earth that would put Greek flag as his profile picture.
    The other thing that makes no sense to me is that he says that your picture should be just of you, and not with any family or friends. But isn't the purpose of social media to have your own personal profile. Now if I want everyone to know that I am a family man, it would make sense to have a picture of me and some of my family members. Or, what if you and your friends went on a spring break trip. A picture of you and your friends having a good time is what you want to be your profile picture. Then what is the big deal in having that as a profile picture. You are in the picture.
    These are just one of the many things that I did not understand while reading the book.

Until next time,

The Third

José Fonte to West Ham: The Irons' Key to Avoiding Relegation

     West Ham United have officially signed Southampton defender Jose Fonte to bolster their defense. This move is very important for West Ham as they now add a veteran defender which will improve their chances in avoiding relegation. This has been a very good year for Fonte as he just recently had a phenomenal European Cup performance for Portugal. His great play helped lead Portugal to their first ever European Cup Championship as they defeated hosts France 1-0 in the final. After playing well for Southampton this year, the 33 year old defender caught  the eyes of West Ham who are currently having a disappointing Premier League campaign. Shurely this transfer will help them turn their season around and keep them up. Not only are the Irons getting an experienced defender, but they are also getting a defender who can help up and coming defenders Winston Reid and Reece Oxford develop their tactical skills.
     I think this is a great move for both sides. Fonte gets a move to a bigger club, West Ham gets a great rock for their defense. The downside to this deal is that Fonte is 33 years of age. I would have to give him at least 2-3 years before we see a major decline in his ability to play at this high of a level. That being said, West Ham have two years to find a replacement for Fonte. Hopefully, the younger defenders develop their skills in that time in order for the Irons to not have to spend big money for a big named defender.

Until Next Time,

The Third

RUSSELL WESTBROOK NOT AN ALL-STAR STARTER!!!

      So, yesterday the All-Star starting lineups were released to the public. The Eastern Conference All-Stars are consisted of four first time All-Star starters, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Kyrie Irving, and Jimmy Butler along side of veteran LeBron James. In my opinion, this is a phenomenal starting lineup, every player is deserving of their starting spot. Especially the young 22 year old Greek International Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who can do it all at the short height of 6'11. Also DeMar DeRozan is also deserving of a starting spot, because in all honesty, does he ever miss a mid-ranged shot?
      On the other hand, the Western Conference All-Stars' starting lineup has one problem. Russell Westbrook, a player who is on track to average a triple double for a whole season, is not in the staring lineup. In case you didn't know, this has only been done one other time, by the legend himself Oscar Robertson. This is just appalling to me. I know this is a fan voted lineup, but how can the NBA allow for Russell to not be a starter. He has worked so hard to average a triple double and is deserving of being in the starting lineup. In all honesty, this is disrespectful, and shows that the NBA is just trying to please the fans and not give the players what they deserve. Russell Westbrook has more triple doubles then all the other All-Star starters combined, yet when the game begins, he will be sitting on the bench.

Until Next Time,

The Third