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The Biggest Tech Controversies of 2013 (So Far)

The Biggest Tech Controversies of 2013 (So Far)

The apocalypse didn't arrive in 2012, the world kept spinning and we made it to 2013. The top comments of the new year centered on an evaluation of our priorities and a look ahead at what's to come. We're only a week into the new year, but we're already discussing parenting, First Amendment rights and problems arising for LinkedIn.

Will 2013 be the year that every child becomes the owner a smartphone? It was certainly the year that mother and blogger Janell Burley Hofmann decided that her 13-year-old son was ready for an iPhone, but not without a few ground rules. Hofmann gave her son a new phone and an 18 point contract, which quickly went viral online. Some readers though that her rules were extreme; on the opposite end of the spectrum, Hofmann's parenting skills were lauded. What did you think of Hoffman's rules? You can let us know in the comments or by taking this poll.

Could the end of parody Twitter accounts be nigh? Probably not, but a new bill introduced by Arizona legislators wants to outlaw online impersonation. Arizona has already effectively banned trolling, but this bill would go further to prohibit accounts created with "malicious intent." Do you think your favorite parody accounts would be protected by the First Amendment, or does the language of the bill leave parodies open to prosecution?

Finally, Try2 Business editor Todd Wasserman penned an op-ed calling LinkedIn's endorsements feature "meaningless." Most commenters agreed, though there were a few who stood up for LinkedIn's new feature.

2013 is off to many great discussions. We've also already made (and likely broken) a bunch of tech-related resolutions. Check out what other readers are pledging for 2013 by looking at a our Facebook poll. Add your voice to the conversation on Try2 and you could be featured in the top comments next week!

Top Comments: Readers Debate 'Booth Babes' and Zuckerberg's Message Fee

Top Comments: Readers Debate 'Booth Babes' and Zuckerberg's Message Fee

Semi-naked CES "Booth Babes," the status of CDs in today’s digital world, a hefty fee to message Mark Zuckerberg, and Google's decision to make the Google Maps app unavailable to Windows users were all hotly contested topics. We've pulled together our favorite comments of the week to show off the best conversations and the biggest debates.

A California-based hard drive company chose to include colorfully painted, topless women in its 2013 CES presentation, incurring tons of responses via social media. Some commenters voiced support and others were vehemently against the display. Our readers hotly debated the ethics of "booth babes" at trade shows and in advertising in general.

Top Comments: Readers Weigh in on Graph Search, Obama's Death Star Response, and Destiny's Child

Top Comments: Readers Weigh in on Graph Search, Obama's Death Star Response, and Destiny's Child

Last week was full of major announcements: Facebook unveiled its new Graph Search, Google's CEO, Larry Page, shared his opinion of Facebook's products, and (perhaps most importantly) Destiny's Child debuted a new song, "Nuclear."

The Obama administration responded to a petition it received that asked for the U.S. government to begin building a Death Star for 2016.

The Death of 'Foodstagram'? Readers React

The Death of 'Foodstagram'? Readers React

One of the biggest stories in social media this week was the report in The New York Times that restaurants in New York City have begun banning customers from taking photos of their food.

Usually our weekly top comments roundup features discussions pulled from various stories, but this week we were particularly impressed by the ideas and discussions you offered in reaction to this one.

The potential death of "foodstagram" brought on a much larger debate about the etiquette involved in being part of the connected generation. Is it rude to snap a picture of your food at a fancy restaurant? How can restaurants take advantage of these customer interactions? What does the future of food photography look like?

Pot Farm Activates Farmer Force, and Other Top Conversations

Pot Farm Activates Farmer Force, and Other Top Conversations

With almost 1,000 comments, 11 Bizarre Facebook Apps You Won't Believe was by far our most-discussed post this week. The catch? Even though each comment was posted by a unique reader, they all basically said the same thing:

Why the hell isn't Pot Farm on the first slide?
Although the order of the list was random, Pot Farm's Facebook and Twitter account promised free in-game goods if its pot farmers commented on the story to "correct" the alleged mistake of listing the app in the second slide. The first app listed, ironically, was a religion-focused app called "God Wants You to Know."

Top Comments: Applebee's Firing, Hate-Speech Teacher and More

Top Comments: Applebee's Firing, Hate-Speech Teacher and More

It was a hot week for comments at Try2, and we've found the best for you here in our weekly wrapup.

A recent study by a graduate student at the University of Colorado Denver Business School suggested that 40% of people say they would avoid someone who unfriended them on Facebook. Our readers generally argued that the close to 600-people sample size of the survey taken on Twitter wasn't large enough to be conclusive. As the conversation developed, however, many began arguing about the larger issue of who you decide to "friend" on Facebook in the first place.

An Applebee's waitress never suspected that a receipt she posted on Reddit would go viral. In our comments, some readers defended the waitress, while others argued that the customer got what she deserved for not tipping.

Readers Respond to Porn Ban and Submit Their Harlem Shake Videos

Readers Respond to Porn Ban and Submit Their Harlem Shake Videos

Last week on Try2 commenters discussed a potential country-wide ban on porn by Iceland. If the ban comes to fruition, Iceland will be the first Western country to censor the buying or downloading of porn online. Some of our readers argued that porn encourages violence against women and hoped to see similar bans such as this one in other countries in the future. Other readers doubted the ability of the government to truly censor all online porn, and argued that attempting to do so would be an ineffective solution to a problem that could be solved with better parenting.

Earlier this month, an Applebee's server was fired for posting a snarky customer's comment online. This week, an OBGYN received flack for similarly using social media to vent about a patient on Facebook. While the doctor didn't technically violate HIPPA, many of our readers believed she still violated the spirit of the law by posting sensitive information about the expecting mother's previous experience with childbirth. Others backed up the doctor's right to voice her frustration online.

Top Comments: The Most Expensive Starbucks Drink and More

Top Comments: The Most Expensive Starbucks Drink and More

This week on Try2, some of our top comments were about the man who recorded himself ordering the most expensive Starbucks drink on record. The responses ranged from expressions of disbelief to questions about methodology. The man responsible for the video, Beau Chevassus, responded to the comments and offered context for the video.

Readers also responded strongly to Twitter's recent decision to lower the allowed character count on tweets containing URLs. Our favorite comments gave advice to the social media site and suggested an alternative way to approach tweets with URLs.

The Reaction to Yahoo's Ban on Working From Home

The Reaction to Yahoo's Ban on Working From Home

This week at Try2, our readers had a lot to say about Yahoo's response to the company's controversial ban on working from home.

Since Marissa Mayer became CEO of Yahoo in July of 2012, she's already made moves such as the development of a mobile strategy, the acquisition of mobile app Stamped and free food at meetings. The working from home ban is arguably the biggest change yet.

We asked our readers, "Do You Value Working From Home?" and the responses were widespread. While the majority strongly believe the option to work at home should not be eliminated, many backed Mayer's decision, siting year-long-losses as a good reason to shake things up.

Wealth Inequality, Facebook Redesign Spark This Week's Hot Discussions

Wealth Inequality, Facebook Redesign Spark This Week's Hot Discussions
Wealth inequality is currently a topic of much debate, so when this video showed the difference between the reality and the perception of wealth distribution, it quickly went viral.

Through an infographic-style animation, the video visualizes the findings of a Harvard Business School professor and economist, after he asked more than 5,000 Americans how they thought wealth was distributed in the U.S. In over 800 comments, our readers debated the findings, compared statistics and suggested possible changes.

Another highly contested story from this week was an op-ed by Try2 Business Editor Todd Wasserman. Todd expanded on an idea that was originally tweeted by Groupon's former CEO, Andrew Mason. In the tweet, he asked for a software program that bounces back emails longer than 50 words. This is a good idea, Todd argued, because one would have enough space to communicate a full idea, but not enough to waste any words. Some agreed that the program would be useful, but the majority of commenters were strongly opposed to the idea.

RIP Google Reader and Other Top Comments

RIP Google Reader and Other Top Comments

When Google announced it would discontinue its Google Reader at the beginning of July, the web feed's loyal fan base was stunned. Reactions to the announcement were heartfelt; Try2's Chris Taylor wrote an article called "Hey Google, We Still Love Reader" that was part op-ed, part love-letter; Todd Wasserman suggested Yahoo jump on the opportunity to create its own RSS news reader; someone even went so far as to submit a petition to President Obama asking him to save Reader. While none of these attempts have yielded results thus far, our readers found solace together as they commiserated in our comments section.

Top Comments: Google Glass Hits the Streets

Top Comments: Google Glass Hits the Streets

In this week's top comments, the dust began to settle from Google's decision to kill Google Reader, we went back to talking about Google Glass, Facebook and Apple were top of mind, and much more.

Try2's Chris Taylor addressed criticisms of Google Glass in an op-ed that generated an intelligent debate among our readers. In his article, Chris explains that this kind of reaction is common when disruptive technologies emerge, as we saw with the personal computer, iPod and smartphone.

Google Keep Fails to Impress and Other Top Comments

Google Keep Fails to Impress and Other Top Comments

What does the next-generation condom look like? The Bill & Melinda Gates foundation is offering an initial $100,000 of funding (with up to $1 million of possible continued funding) to whoever can answer that question. Our commenters weighed in on what the winning submission would have to include, from sundae-flavored lubricant to twitter-capabilities.

Have you tried using Google's new Google Keep? The search-engine-giant re-launched its newest note-taking service on March 20, after briefly releasing the app two days earlier and then pulling it. Try2's Christina Warren compared Google Keep with Evernote, and our commenters offered their own note-taking app suggestions.

Facebook Home, a YOLO Controversy and Other Top Comments

Facebook Home, a YOLO Controversy and Other Top Comments

There was a lot of speculation over what Facebook's big announcement would be this past Thursday. While many predicted a Facebook phone, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social network planned to release an Android launcher called Facebook Home that will come pre-installed on the new HTC First smartphone. While the majority of our readers were disappointed with the news, some said they were excited for the immersive social network integration. Will you use the new Facebook Android launcher? Let us know in the comments section below.

8 Top Comments on Social Media This Week

8 Top Comments on Social Media This Week

Discussions can and will pop up anywhere — that's one of the things we love about social media. From Facebook to Instagram and everywhere in between, no story is complete without the variety of voices adding to the conversation.

The Try2 community is extremely engaged on social media, so for this week's top comments we're focusing on the discussions that happen across all of our social media channels.

Dove's Viral Video Sparks Discussion, and Other Top Comments

Dove's Viral Video Sparks Discussion, and Other Top Comments

1. What do Dove soap, Korean pop star Psy, and BASE jumping all have in common?
2. They all scored viral video hits this week and were the subject of some of our most-discussed stories.

• In this week's Top Comments, readers debate the motives behind the viral video ad that Dove released on YouTube this past Monday.
• In the video, a former forensic artist for the San Jose, California police department sketches two portraits of women without knowing what they look like. The first sketch he creates based on how the women describe their own features.
• The second, based on someone else's description. The results are extremely powerful, and the video spread like wildfire across Facebook, Twitter, and StumbleUpon.
• While many were touched by the video's message, many people also decried Dove's parent company, Unilever, of being hypocritical in its marketing strategies.

The Cost of Being Iron Man and Other Top Comments

The Cost of Being Iron Man and Other Top Comments

How much would it cost to fund the high-tech lifestyle of Iron Man 3? Being the "hero" in the third installation of the Iron Man series raised in price from $1.6 billion in the first movie to over $10 billion. This infographic breaks down the costs associated with being Iron Man, from the Tesla Roadster to the artificial intelligence computer in Tony Stark's home. In this week's top comments, many of our readers took to making their own financial assessments. But really, isn't being the real Iron Man priceless?

Would you watch a reality TV show about the Mars One pioneers? While it may sound far-fetched, it's not as radical an idea as you might think. Red Bull's Felix Baumgartner made YouTube history in a death-defying supersonic jump as more than 8 million people watched the live-streamed event. In general, our readers reacted to the idea of a reality show with skepticism and scorn. Let us know what you think in the comments section: Would you watch the show?

We've all had a bad day at work before, but nothing quite tops swearing on live tv on your first day. While some of our readers chastised A.J. Clemente for his colossal flub-up, many also defended him for the careless mistake. Do you think he will be given another chance?

Finally, this week the TSA invited people to weigh in on its controversial full-body scanners. Our readers were quick to point out that the scanners have been in place for the past five years, and that the majority of people have been "weighing in" ever since their implementation.

We've compiled a selection of comments from these stories in the gallery above. Let us know what you think of the stories in the comments section below, and you may see your name featured in our roundup next week.

Readers Lament the Loss of Netflix Movie Titles and Other Top Comments

Readers Lament the Loss of Netflix Movie Titles and Other Top Comments

Every week we highlight the top comments on our site in a gallery roundup, as shown above.
This week, readers reacted strongly to the news that, as of May 1st, Netflix has discontinued streaming close to 2,000 movie titles because of a licensing issue with some of the major entertainment companies. Our readers debated the importance of these titles, and offered alternatives to catch the flicks in the comments section. We've highlighted a few of them for you in the gallery above.

Adobe's Move to the Cloud Incites Anger and Other Top Comments

Adobe's Move to the Cloud Incites Anger and Other Top Comments

In this week's Top Comments, we've focused in on the controversial discussion over Adobe's recent subscription pricing announcement. Does the new subscription-based model benefit freelancers, hobbyists, or professionals? When we first posted the story on our Facebook page, the general reaction to the news was extremely negative. Eventually, however, those who have been using the Creative Cloud Suite began to speak up and explained that the benefits actually outweigh the negatives. Adobe offers a tiered payment plan, and with the cloud, you automatically receive any updates as soon as they're released. Do you think the new subscription model is an improvement, or a regression, for Adobe's Creative Suite?

Controversial Video Campaign Sparks Conversation and Other Top Comments

Controversial Video Campaign Sparks Conversation and Other Top Comments

There are two sides to every story, even a viral video.
In the top comments above, we've highlighted our readers' reactions to the contentious campaign against Abercrombie and Fitch. After the company's CEO Mike Jeffries publicly stated that he "doesn't want larger people shopping in his store," Greg Karber created a video in which he gives the company's branded clothing to homeless people for free.

Karber's intention was to publicly condemn Jeffries' statement, but some of our commenters had an adverse reaction to the video. We've highlighted the debate in the gallery above. Which side of the controversy do you agree with? Let us know in the comments section below.

Floating Sheep, a group of geography academics, created the "Geography of Hate," a map that shows where geotagged racist, homophobic and ableist tweets come from in the U.S. While many commenters argued that the map doesn't take population size into account and therefore does not accurately convey which states were more "hateful" than others, Floating Sheep did rely on the ratio of hateful tweets rather than the quantity.

Other commenters expressed annoyance that the map highlighted something negative rather than focusing on the good in the world. People's reactions to this map were so strong, in fact, that the organization recently addressed the concerns on its homepage.

Readers Doubt Apple's Future, and Other Top Comments

Readers Doubt Apple's Future, and Other Top Comments

Has Apple lost its cool? Our readers seem to think so.
In the top comments above, we've highlighted our readers' reactions to Tim Cook's recent interview at the annual All Things D D11 conference. During the interview, Cook announced that Apple still had "several more game changers" planned for release; however, the majority of commenters expressed doubt in Cook's vague promise, with many citing Google as the leading company in innovation.

'Game of Thrones' Mayhem and Other Top Comments

'Game of Thrones' Mayhem and Other Top Comments

Sunday’s shocking "Red Wedding" on Game of Thrones left fans with so many emotions they had nowhere else to properly express them but on the Internet.

The web was abuzz with fanatic GOT chatter, from funny and angry fan reactions, to Thrones actress Maisie Williams' "best" reaction via Vine, and NFL's Aaron Rodgers receiving hate-tweets for tweeting spoilers.

iOS 7 and Facebook Hashtags Debut and Other Top Comments

iOS 7 and Facebook Hashtags Debut and Other Top Comments

This week's major news can be summed up with a clean "#iOS7."
Facebook (finally) rolled out hashtag support, and Apple debuted the next "biggest thing to happen to the iPhone since the iPhone" since the last "biggest thing to happen to the iPhone since the iPhone": the bright new iOS 7. And of course our readers had much to say about it.

Announced at WWDC, iOS 7 drew a lot of criticism for its lighter color scheme, even inspiring a Tumblr account, "Jony Ive Redesigns Things," which mostly paints Apple's vice president of industrial design to be a Lisa Frank for 2013.

Some commenters said iOS 7's shiny design — which moves away from much of the skeuomorphic look that Steve Jobs prided himself on for setting Apple apart from other mobile operating systems — is an insult to Jobs' vision and suggested that since Jobs' passing, Apple's been losing its lead in innovation against Microsoft, Android and other companies. (New features and designs in iOS 7 noticeably similar to existing apps and mobile systems.)

Other less dramatic commenters wished others would just calm down, suggesting that change isn't the end of the world.

Instagram Gets Video and Other Top Comments

Instagram Gets Video and Other Top Comments

R.I.P. Vine.

The farewell address to everyone's favorite short-form video-sharing platform could be found all over the internet after Instagram announced at a Facebook event on Thursday that they're supporting videos.

The split between Team Instagram and Team Vine swept Try2's comments. Instagram's 130 million users were impressed with the advancements: video filters, front-facing camera functionality and 15 seconds to record versus Vine's six-second clips. Meanwhile, Vine supporters defended the platform and the possibilities of a shorter recording time. In an attempt to keep the peace, a small handful pointed out that each had its merits, and people were free to choose either one or both.

DOMA Decision Spurs Celebrations and Other Top Comments

DOMA Decision Spurs Celebrations and Other Top Comments

Much of the Internet erupted in celebration Wednesday after the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) on a 5-4 vote. The decision was a historic win for LGBT activists, and came just in time for this weekend's pride parades.

Brands such as Facebook, YouTube, Gap and MasterCard showed their support for the decision on social media, and celebrities tweeted their reactions on the ruling.