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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Ariana Grande's mom shares heartwarming message on Memorial Day
Ariana Grande's mom shares heartwarming message on Memorial Day

Facebook is valiantly trying but failing to moderate hate speech in some languages
Facebook is valiantly trying but failing to moderate hate speech in some languages

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Snap acquires drone company, may put eyes in the skies


Finally, Twitter unveiled these emoji
Finally, Twitter unveiled these emoji

What Harvard graduates saw from Mark Zuckerberg: Humility
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Instagram finally adds link sharing to direct messages
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The only app on Donald Trump's iPhone is Twitter
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You can have your own social media team for just $25,000 a month
By Max Chafkin
You can have your own social media team for just $25,000 a month


In search of Facebook’s conscience
In search of Facebook’s conscience

Sean Hannity is desperate for your retweets
Sean Hannity is desperate for your retweets



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