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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Reddit CEO confesses to editing comments from Trump supporters
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'White Nonsense Roundup' is here to take on racist Facebook posts
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Facebook's ideals: As fake as its fakest news
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Twitter's ongoing strategy? Video, video, video.
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Model slams brands using fur in fashion after walking off photoshoot
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Trump picks fight with 'Hamilton', people wonder why
Trump picks fight with 'Hamilton', people wonder why

PepsiCo India taps social media to hire millennials
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Sorry, Black Friday -- social media hates you
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This humanitarian tells us how to stay real when you're Instagram famous
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New Broadway musical sucks you deep into the internet
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Facebook creates Community Help tool so users can aid each other after disasters
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Facebook's Safety Check feature now rests solely in the hands of its users
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Kendall Jenner talks Instagram detox on Ellen
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Someone created @tinycarebot to make Twitter a healthier place for you
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How this spoof British TV reporter's rant went viral on alt-right media
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It’s time to stop blaming Facebook for fake news
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Trump's 5-year-old granddaughter Arabella is huge in China
Trump's 5-year-old granddaughter Arabella is huge in China


Twitter's biggest anti-troll effort to date is finally here
Twitter's biggest anti-troll effort to date is finally here

Meet the female Instagram artists reclaiming the meme
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Fake news story on Weibo reportedly stirs pro-Trump sentiment in China
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