Mini Lesson H: TPT Virus Scandal - Jan 2023 (22 min 41 sec)

TPT had some concerns with malware and viruses. They shut down some TPT stores as per their security policy. Some TPT sellers were upset. TPT backtracked and reversed their decision to shut down TPT stores.

Here are some talking points about the TPT virus scandal that happened in January 2023.

(Please note: since this video was recorded, TPT has provided more information to TPT sellers about their security practices in the form of townhall meetings.)

Mini Lesson H: TPT Virus Scandal – Jan 2023 (22 min 41 sec)

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Thinking about the TPT Virus Scandal – Jan 2023 (1 min 46 sec)

Thinking about the TPT Virus Scandal	0:00:19
Scandal definition and overview of the event	0:01:27

Critical Thinking Strategy 1: Use criteria to make business decisions (7 min 56 sec)

Using Criteria	0:00:39
Cost-Benefit Risk Analysis – My Criteria: the pros outweign the cons	0:02:51
Pros vs Cons of running FaceBook Ads	0:01:29
What’s your criteria to make a business decision	0:00:24
Are you selling on a different platform?	0:00:43
Are you starting a website or store?	0:01:04
Are you diversify9ing your sales channels?	0:00:46

Critical Thinking Strategy 2: Be FULL minded with high-quality info (1 min 49 sec)

Critical Thinking Strategy 3: Be OPEN minded (1 min 02 sec)

Be open minded	0:00:28
TPT Virus Scandal Point of View	0:00:34

TPT Seller Update – Email Newsletter #1 Tue Jan 10, 2023 (0 min 48 sec)

TPT Security Information on Website (4 min 54 sec)

Security Information on website	0:00:27
TPT Virus / Malware detection protocol	0:00:58
Brainstorming: How could a file on TPT have malware on it?	0:01:46
TPT Virus / Malware detection protocol (cont)	0:01:43

Multiple Points of View with TPT security protocols (4 min 26 sec)

Points of View with TPT Security Protocols	0:01:34
Dealing with concerns: Perception, Reality, and Building Trust	0:00:43
Thinking about Teachers and the TPT Community	0:01:49
We have to be active citizens – as Teacher Sellers and for the TPT Community in general	0:00:20