The power of the Facebook check-in and whether clicktivism works

Facebook check-in has been used as a tool both by and against activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline in America. Michael Hing takes a look at clicktivism and how virtual solidarity only goes so far.

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Published 1 November 2016 6:48pm

Updated 2 November 2016 2:41pm

By Michael Hing

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The power of the Facebook check-in and whether clicktivism works

Facebook check-in has been used as a tool both by and against activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline in America. Michael Hing takes a look at clicktivism and how virtual solidarity only goes so far.

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Facebook check-in has been used as a tool both by and against activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline in America. Michael Hing takes a look at clicktivism and how virtual solidarity only goes so far.

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