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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Instagram is worth $100 billion, and life is meaningless
Instagram is worth $100 billion, and life is meaningless





Facebook also wants to show you how much time you spend in its app
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Snap fixes another major issue with Spectacles
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Facebook shuts down actual news under the cover of 'political ads' policy
Facebook shuts down actual news under the cover of 'political ads' policy


Facebook lets some group admins charge members for access
Facebook lets some group admins charge members for access



Snapchat's newest feature aims to create 'a world for your Bitmoji to live in'
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Hot knife ASMR videos are therapy for your retinas
Hot knife ASMR videos are therapy for your retinas

I’m way cooler on the internet than I am in person, and it gives me anxiety
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Couple raises $10 million to help immigrant families in record-setting Facebook fundraiser
Couple raises $10 million to help immigrant families in record-setting Facebook fundraiser



Facebook tightens its policies on gun-related advertising
Facebook tightens its policies on gun-related advertising



People are switching from Facebook to WhatsApp for news
People are switching from Facebook to WhatsApp for news

Instagram is no longer notifying users when you screenshot their story
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Snapchat could soon get its own version of Instagram's Boomerang
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