Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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Facebook users raised most amount ever on Giving Tuesday
Facebook users raised most amount ever on Giving Tuesday





'Frat boy billionaire' Mark Zuckerberg shamed by international lawmakers for not attending hearing
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Facebook's election 'war room' is now empty
Facebook's election 'war room' is now empty


Your Instagram profile page is about to look a little different
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The midterms had record voter turnout. Should Snapchat get credit?
The midterms had record voter turnout. Should Snapchat get credit?


Think twice about posting photos of your kid on Facebook
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Teen girl in South Sudan auctioned off for marriage on Facebook
Teen girl in South Sudan auctioned off for marriage on Facebook

LinkedIn is beginning to look a lot like Snapchat
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Facebook and Instagram struggle with major outage
Facebook and Instagram struggle with major outage


Instagram cracks down on apps that give fake follows and likes
Instagram cracks down on apps that give fake follows and likes

Facebook is launching its first ever program to support local journalism in the UK
Facebook is launching its first ever program to support local journalism in the UK

Mark Zuckerberg believes Facebook is at 'war,' report says
Mark Zuckerberg believes Facebook is at 'war,' report says


Facebook is creating an 'independent body' to review controversial content
Facebook is creating an 'independent body' to review controversial content

Facebook's board says Zuckerberg was too slow to spot Russian interference
Facebook's board says Zuckerberg was too slow to spot Russian interference

Facebook defends itself from damning New York Times story, denies it scuttled Russian meddling evidence
Facebook defends itself from damning New York Times story, denies it scuttled Russian meddling evidence


Facebook cuts ties with political consulting firm Definers
Facebook cuts ties with political consulting firm Definers
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