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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Nourish your Insta: 10 self-love advocating women to follow in 2017
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Twitter has quietly changed how its search works
Twitter has quietly changed how its search works

Cats on Instagram wish you a meowy Christmas and a happy mew year
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Airline skewers vlogger over stowaway video they say is 100% fake
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Snapchat now has holiday geofilters so prepare for an onslaught
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Facebook Messenger's latest attempt to hijack your social life
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Vic Mensa and KNA release new song to launch Twitter's live feature
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Twitter suspends account lobbying against black deaths in police custody
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Women are sharing 'granny pantie' pics for a good (comfortable) reason
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Snoop Dogg's 2016 recap is a thing of beauty
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Tumblr is the one social platform taking action ahead of Trump's America
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Facebook is posting old pics without permission and users are mortified
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Everyone hates Facebook's 'Year in Review,' not just you
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Newt Gingrich commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor in the worst way possible
Newt Gingrich commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor in the worst way possible

How young Native Americans built and sustained the #NoDAPL movement
How young Native Americans built and sustained the #NoDAPL movement

The enduring cultural power of 2016's #IndigenousDads hashtag
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