My YouTube comments publishing dilemma-publish everything or censor?

I never expected my YouTube channel would give me a glimpse into a particular type of world: the world of conspiracies, misinformation, disinformation, far right activity, straightforward lies, delusion, and more. But that is what has happened. I see it in the comments section of certain videos which appear to attract commenters with a degree… Continue reading My YouTube comments publishing dilemma-publish everything or censor?

Google My Business Review-going from a 1 star to 5 stars and restoring faith in human nature

I wrote yesterday about receiving what I knew to be a deeply unfair one-star review on Google My Business. I knew it was unfair because I had advised the chap professionally and honestly. I knew it was not the advice he wished to hear-that is, his position was such that he had no legal remedy… Continue reading Google My Business Review-going from a 1 star to 5 stars and restoring faith in human nature

Why Google My Business Reviews are unfair

The system by which Google allows reviews to be published for small businesses is inherently unfair and open to abuse. Let me explain. In my business I am charged with the task of providing legal advice to persons who contact me. Often this advice is concerned with an employee’s position in the workplace or the… Continue reading Why Google My Business Reviews are unfair

Conspiracies and parallel worlds, alternative facts and opinions-wishing facts into existence is a serious problem now

Do you know someone, a friend or family member perhaps, who appears to be occupying a parallel universe when it comes to conspiracy theories generally, and covid-19 conspiracies in particular? The Ryan Tubridy radio show received an email from an individual last week telling Ryan of a family member who sees conspiracy everywhere. The writer… Continue reading Conspiracies and parallel worlds, alternative facts and opinions-wishing facts into existence is a serious problem now

10,000 YouTube subscribers-was it worth it? What have I gained?

10,000 YouTube subscribers. It’s hard to believe. I received notification in the early hours this morning that I had reached 10,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel. It is especially difficult to believe,  when I look back to the first video I uploaded to YouTube. That was on St. Patrick’s day, 2011, nearly ten years ago.… Continue reading 10,000 YouTube subscribers-was it worth it? What have I gained?

My viral Tweet

I had a tweet go viral last week-viral for me, anyway. Incredible to think that the strategy for @realDonaldTrump was to "flood the zone with shit" such that people would be unable or unwilling to spot the difference 🤔 https://t.co/XoGcYKoffL — Terry Gorry. Solicitor. Entrepreneur (@TGorrySolicitor) October 25, 2020 The tweet was actually a retweet… Continue reading My viral Tweet

Investing in shares-6 tried and tested principles

Have you ever considered investing in shares in the stock market?  If you are thinking about investing some hard earned cash, and you have concerns and fears about how to do it successfully, there are two investors in the United States who have shown us the way: Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett. If you look… Continue reading Investing in shares-6 tried and tested principles

The Social Dilemma and the biggest problem with social media

The most frightening thought I took from the Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma”, is not the addictive nature of social media. It’s not the awesome power of the intellect and science that has been employed to ensure each platform has the power to grab our attention on a daily and hourly basis. It’s not the… Continue reading The Social Dilemma and the biggest problem with social media