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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Americans' relationship status with Facebook: 'It's Complicated'
Americans' relationship status with Facebook: 'It's Complicated'

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweets opening testimony during congressional hearing
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Twitter bug could make it appear you liked Donald Trump's tweets
Twitter bug could make it appear you liked Donald Trump's tweets


From Milo to Alex Jones: What is Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey doing?
From Milo to Alex Jones: What is Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey doing?

How an anti-Semitic slur made its way onto maps across the internet
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A professional photographer explains what you're doing wrong on Instagram
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Trump claims his loss of Twitter followers proves anti-conservative bias
Trump claims his loss of Twitter followers proves anti-conservative bias

President Trump forced to unblock dozens of Twitter users after court ruling
President Trump forced to unblock dozens of Twitter users after court ruling


Conservative Facebook employees create a group to complain about 'political monoculture'
Conservative Facebook employees create a group to complain about 'political monoculture'


Here's how to get verified on Instagram
Here's how to get verified on Instagram

Following account hacks, Instagram will finally support third party 2FA apps
Following account hacks, Instagram will finally support third party 2FA apps

#Blessed!! Instagram will let users request to get verified
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YouTube will now tell you how much of your life you spend watching videos
YouTube will now tell you how much of your life you spend watching videos

The case for having a 'finsta' as an adult
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Facebook bans Myanmar military commander for inciting violence
Facebook bans Myanmar military commander for inciting violence



Your favorite weird Twitter account, dril, has released a book of greatest tweets
Your favorite weird Twitter account, dril, has released a book of greatest tweets

Amazon workers are being paid to defend the company on Twitter
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Here is an ailing dummy that looks suspiciously like Mark Zuckerberg
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