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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Twitter will publicly shame users until they delete their bad tweets
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Twitter releases trove of 10 million tweets by foreign bad actors
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Facebook reboots 'The Real World' to draw people to its video platform
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Facebook reportedly building a device to stream Watch shows on your TV
Facebook reportedly building a device to stream Watch shows on your TV


Facebook cracks down on voter suppression ahead of U.S. midterm elections
Facebook cracks down on voter suppression ahead of U.S. midterm elections

Former Google+ designer airs his 'dirty laundry' in massive tweetstorm
Former Google+ designer airs his 'dirty laundry' in massive tweetstorm

European authorities to investigate Twitter over GDPR non-compliance
European authorities to investigate Twitter over GDPR non-compliance


Facebook now says 30 million affected by hack, will notify users
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Your Facebook activity influences what appears in your Instagram feed
Your Facebook activity influences what appears in your Instagram feed

Does the timing of your Instagram post impact its performance?
Does the timing of your Instagram post impact its performance?

Facebook now lets you post hyper-realistic 3D photos
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YouTube gives the boot to Partners who post 'duplicative content'
YouTube gives the boot to Partners who post 'duplicative content'


Twitter: All emoji are now equal, character-count wise
Twitter: All emoji are now equal, character-count wise



The curious case of a stolen photo, turned into a fake tweet, then an ad
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This perfect song reminds us why it's not such a scary time for men
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Instagram is using new tools to detect bullying on the platform
Instagram is using new tools to detect bullying on the platform

The decline and fall of Lindsey Graham, as told by his tweets
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