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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Trump sings about his presidency in the ultimate parody remix
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People fell for a fake BBC Twitter account saying the Queen was dead
People fell for a fake BBC Twitter account saying the Queen was dead

India will dance to its Prime Minister's tunes on New Year's Eve
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The alt-right's high school drama reveals a bigger struggle
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Paul Ryan wants to fine people who livestream from the House floor
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There is no right way to mourn celebrities on the internet
There is no right way to mourn celebrities on the internet

Posting pictures of your kids on Facebook? Think twice.
By Joanne Orlando
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India's ruling party got volunteers to troll its critics, claims new book
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OurMine just combined hacking and debunking to dispel a fake Britney Spears death tweet
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The U.S. government wants to see Twitter and Facebook accounts of foreign travelers
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Dramatic footage of explosion at Mexico's fireworks market
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'Ich Bin Ein Berliner' trends after Christmas market attack
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