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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Don't forget: Instagram is creepy, too
Don't forget: Instagram is creepy, too




Facebook needs to stick up for its users. It's past time for a public editor.
Facebook needs to stick up for its users. It's past time for a public editor.

Mark Zuckerberg to finally speak out on Cambridge Analytica controversy
Mark Zuckerberg to finally speak out on Cambridge Analytica controversy

To understand Facebook's betrayal, just look at my mom
To understand Facebook's betrayal, just look at my mom

Scientist at centre of Facebook scandal didn't think data would be used to target voters
Scientist at centre of Facebook scandal didn't think data would be used to target voters

Can you build a better successor for Facebook? This competition wants you
Can you build a better successor for Facebook? This competition wants you

Even the founder of WhatsApp thinks you should delete Facebook
Even the founder of WhatsApp thinks you should delete Facebook

I will delete Facebook, but you can pry Instagram from my cold, dead hands
I will delete Facebook, but you can pry Instagram from my cold, dead hands

Google News Initiative puts $300 million toward saving online journalism
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Facebook created a tool to hide your data from apps but it never launched
Facebook created a tool to hide your data from apps but it never launched


Escaping Facebook takes more than just deleting your account
Escaping Facebook takes more than just deleting your account




Linkedin launches the perfect feature for lazy job seekers
Linkedin launches the perfect feature for lazy job seekers


Twitter may be clamping down on cryptocurrency ads
Twitter may be clamping down on cryptocurrency ads

Facebook set to be grilled by lawmakers over Trump-linked data firm
Facebook set to be grilled by lawmakers over Trump-linked data firm


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