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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Haunting images and footage show devastation of Italian avalanche
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Nearly 70% of Americans would like @realDonaldTrump to please stop tweeting
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Forget Facebook, forget Snapchat: Teens are doing it themselves
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Turns out that Donald Trump doesn't really like Twitter -- and it's the media's fault
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Donald Trump accidentally tweets at random woman rather than his own daughter
Donald Trump accidentally tweets at random woman rather than his own daughter

Facebook fake news features will also be available in Germany
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Hauntingly beautiful images emerge from deadly ice storms
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What a teen's recent livestreamed suicide reveals about mental health and social media
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It's now much harder to see if someone edited a Facebook post
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Facebook stalkers confess their dark secrets
Facebook stalkers confess their dark secrets




4chan believes it has proof that Trump sex act claims are fake news
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Facebook blocks posts in Thailand that the government has blacklisted
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Judge dismisses libel suit against Trump because his tweets are 'hyperbolic'
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