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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We all have the potential to be newsmakers, so tweet accordingly
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Indonesia blocks Telegram, fearing terror groups using it to pass encrypted messages
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How to hide who you're stalking on Instagram
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China censors 'RIP' and the candle emoji as people mourn Nobel Peace Prize winner
China censors 'RIP' and the candle emoji as people mourn Nobel Peace Prize winner

The next great social network: Google Earth?
The next great social network: Google Earth?


Twitter hires a former Goldman Sachs banker to serve as CFO
Twitter hires a former Goldman Sachs banker to serve as CFO


2017's social media landscape in one stunning infographic
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Twitter is making it way easier to ignore hateful trolls
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Chelsea Clinton just shut down Donald Trump's latest Twitter rant with a single tweet
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Snapchat will finally join the Net Neutrality Day bandwagon
Snapchat will finally join the Net Neutrality Day bandwagon

For China's censors, livestreaming is a huge headache
For China's censors, livestreaming is a huge headache


Malala Yousafzai has officially sent her first tweets
Malala Yousafzai has officially sent her first tweets


4 things you should do when you're the victim of revenge porn
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Nike will sell sneakers directly on Instagram
Nike will sell sneakers directly on Instagram

Instagram Stories get a cool feature that Snapchat doesn't have
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