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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Teen conquers her biggest fear with radiant bathing suit Twitter post
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Trump blocked users on Twitter and now they're threatening legal action
Trump blocked users on Twitter and now they're threatening legal action


Facebook Live introduces closed captions for deaf and hard of hearing users
Facebook Live introduces closed captions for deaf and hard of hearing users

In search of meaning for the Facebook Like
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'Finstas' can be boring or funny or sexy — but they're always real
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Stop putting 'Stories' in every friggin' app
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Editing Tweets: A serious discussion
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The real meaning of all those emoji in Twitter handles
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Facebook tries to bring back Pokes on the down low
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How to be cool on Instagram and Snapchat, according to teens
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Want a visa? The Trump administration wants to creep on your profiles.
Want a visa? The Trump administration wants to creep on your profiles.


Some genius is adding googly eyes to rusty street objects in Bulgaria
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MTV looks to Snapchat to reach the cool teens
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Hillary Clinton says Facebook must 'prevent fake news from creating a new reality'
Hillary Clinton says Facebook must 'prevent fake news from creating a new reality'




Longchamp and Burberry have set up stores on WeChat, China's top messenger app
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You used to call Trump on his cellphone
You used to call Trump on his cellphone
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