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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Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to testify next week in front of Congress
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to testify next week in front of Congress

Lord save us, Twitter is down
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Facebook gets even shadier, limits EU privacy law reach
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Snapchat just proved why lenses are a bigger deal than Stories
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Here's how Facebook will comply with EU's strict privacy laws
Here's how Facebook will comply with EU's strict privacy laws

Civil servant fired over Twitter attacks on government wins case
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Snapchat's newest lenses will feed your selfie addiction
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Twitter is down worldwide
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Facebook reiterates it's not the only one targeting you with ads online
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China's Weibo bans LGBTQ content, takes it back after huge outcry
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Bumble launches Facebook-free login
Bumble launches Facebook-free login

Beloved British pub chain quits social media, tells customers to get their news the old-school way
Beloved British pub chain quits social media, tells customers to get their news the old-school way


Removing Richard Spencer from Facebook is a gesture, not a fix
Removing Richard Spencer from Facebook is a gesture, not a fix

Kanye's new philosophy book may explain why he wiped out his Twitter history
Kanye's new philosophy book may explain why he wiped out his Twitter history



Did Mark Zuckerberg just beat Congress?
Did Mark Zuckerberg just beat Congress?





Facebook needs to fundamentally change to fix its worst problems
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