Julie Reid

Professor of Communication Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

It’s here! DELUSIVE SPEECH IN THE SHARING ECONOMY. SCAM INC. This book is a deep dive into the dark underbelly of the Internet – the world of online crimes & #scams. And if you’re thinking that has nothing to do with you, you’re wrong. (a thread) 1/11

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

@CTMarathon I know u been thru a lot lately. But your recently heartbroken runners are all parked in front of their keyboards right now, awaiting the opening of your 2026 entries. But... ur website has crashed. No man. #CapeTownMarathon @runningmann100

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

After the Bell: Scamming is a big business — be alert and make sure you’re safe https://t.co/VbVEONPQcs

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

Grateful to the @TC_Africa for highlighting my work, & to @sa_poptart for the engaging questions. Read for a quick summary on how I delved into the thriving industry of #scams on #Airbnb

https://t.co/Po9cL6XA8r

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

@TyaliSiya @unisa Thank you Prof Tyali! Appreciated!

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

Thanks to @routledgebooks for making this project happen!
https://t.co/mhfw6rcXu2 11/11

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

It’s here! DELUSIVE SPEECH IN THE SHARING ECONOMY. SCAM INC. This book is a deep dive into the dark underbelly of the Internet – the world of online crimes & #scams. And if you’re thinking that has nothing to do with you, you’re wrong. (a thread) 1/11

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

Huge thanks to Prof @julieposetti (@ICFJ & @cityjournalism) for inadvertently prompting my thinking on delusive speech (the full story of Julie’s influence appear in Chapter 2). Go to https://t.co/0CkOIQQ6Py for more. 10/11

[International Center for Journalists @ICFJ]

📣 New research! The women journalists at @dailymaverick are routinely harassed, discredited & threatened online. Our research team, led by @julieposetti, analyzed 270,000+ tweets directed at these journalists to understand who is behind these attacks: https://t.co/q1l7WcOJwG

[Wits University Press @WitsPress]

Join us for the launch of 'Tell Our Story: Multiplying Voices in the News Media' by Julie Reid & Dale T. McKinley.
Please register by clicking the link below:
https://t.co/eyfBBLQx7O
You will then receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the launch.

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

@CityPowerJhb Seriously guys. You couldn't have gotten around to this during the various different load shedding periods we've had? Nah, you wait until we all working from home. Geez!

[Julie Reid @jbjreid]

@CityPowerJhb power was supposed to come back on In Logan Ave Bryanston at 4PM. Off since 8am. Still not back on. What's the problem? #workingfromhome

[Tillie @hellotillie]

Same Ocean. Same Conditions. Same Level. Half the pay. Yeah that makes sense. #equalpay #billabong