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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Snapchat just released an $80 dancing hot dog costume
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Twitter is taking a much more aggressive stance on hate speech. Here's what we know:
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Boss of Facebook's secretive hardware lab out after 18 months
Boss of Facebook's secretive hardware lab out after 18 months

WhatsApp's new feature lets you track your friends in real-time
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Snapchat's using dancing foam fingers to get fans to snap more during NBA games
Snapchat's using dancing foam fingers to get fans to snap more during NBA games

Australia launches a world-first national reporting tool for revenge porn
Australia launches a world-first national reporting tool for revenge porn

Why Twitter's 30 million bots are here to stay
Why Twitter's 30 million bots are here to stay

Newt, it takes just a few seconds to proofread a tweet
Newt, it takes just a few seconds to proofread a tweet

Facebook just acquired tbh and its 5 million teen users
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If you want to grow your business, start by increasing your social media following
By Team Commerce
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Twitter's Jack Dorsey promises changes to anti-harassment policies after #WomenBoycottTwitter
Twitter's Jack Dorsey promises changes to anti-harassment policies after #WomenBoycottTwitter


#WomenBoycottTwitter is just another hashtag too late for women of color
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Sorry, but you just can't erase yourself from the internet
Sorry, but you just can't erase yourself from the internet

Thirteen years in, Facebook says it will appoint its first black board member
Thirteen years in, Facebook says it will appoint its first black board member


Facebook is opening up its most annoying feature to thirsty brands
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Twitter explains why Rose McGowan's account got suspended
Twitter explains why Rose McGowan's account got suspended

Sheryl Sandberg to U.S. government: Release the Russian ads
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Facebook went down Wednesday, taking Instagram with it
Facebook went down Wednesday, taking Instagram with it


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