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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YouTube lets parents handpick videos their kids can see
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Why CNN could soon share your Snapchat content
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Instagram will use hashtags to support people struggling with opioid abuse
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YouTube removes pro-Syrian government channels as Bashar al-Assad mounts attack
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Sports Twitter is a fun and weird haven from an often bleak news cycle
Sports Twitter is a fun and weird haven from an often bleak news cycle


Illegal animal trade uncovered on Facebook in Thailand
Illegal animal trade uncovered on Facebook in Thailand



Saint Hoax's addictive Instagram account puts a wicked twist on pop culture
Saint Hoax's addictive Instagram account puts a wicked twist on pop culture

Twitter's redesigning its website, and it's really, really white
Twitter's redesigning its website, and it's really, really white

Twitter’s livestreaming video app Periscope launches audio-only broadcasts
Twitter’s livestreaming video app Periscope launches audio-only broadcasts






Twitter bans Alex Jones and InfoWars for good
Twitter bans Alex Jones and InfoWars for good

What is T-Series, the YouTube channel that's about to surpass PewDiePie in subscribers?
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Learn how to use social media for business with this $12 Instagram marketing course
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's hearing on conservative shadowbanning was a mess
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