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 will make accounts with a 'large audience' verify their location
Facebook will make accounts with a 'large audience' verify their location

Facebook shuts down Friend List Feeds
Facebook shuts down Friend List Feeds


How new fathers use private online groups to make sense of their roles
By Tawfiq Ammari
How new fathers use private online groups to make sense of their roles

5 apps that'll give your Instagram photos a dope lo-fi '90s look
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Twitter CEO explains alleged 'shadow bans' — again
Twitter CEO explains alleged 'shadow bans' — again

Big Tech takes a major stand against Alex Jones
Big Tech takes a major stand against Alex Jones




Twitter is basically OK with harassment, just don't @ anyone
Twitter is basically OK with harassment, just don't @ anyone

Snapchat's hated redesign made it lose users for the first time ever
Snapchat's hated redesign made it lose users for the first time ever

Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the U.S.
Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the U.S.

Alex Jones has another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
Alex Jones has another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

Facebook denies report that it’s coming for your financial data
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InfoWars' Pinterest page goes offline after Mashable inquiry
InfoWars' Pinterest page goes offline after Mashable inquiry




'Time Well Spent' features are the Marlboro Lights of the tech industry
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Instagram comments reveal new LA Weekly owner’s right-wing agenda in action
Instagram comments reveal new LA Weekly owner’s right-wing agenda in action

For a brief moment of bliss, Facebook was down
For a brief moment of bliss, Facebook was down


Facebook’s new 'Playable Ads' let you try mobile game demos right in your newsfeed
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Facebook's staunchest privacy advocates are disappearing
Facebook's staunchest privacy advocates are disappearing

Celebrities are finally getting in on the 'it me' joke
Celebrities are finally getting in on the 'it me' joke
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