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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Addison Rae tweeted that she was banned from TikTok. But she's back, so that was...weird.
Addison Rae tweeted that she was banned from TikTok. But she's back, so that was...weird.

Gallup/Knight poll: Americans agree on pros and cons of social media — except for one crucial issue
Gallup/Knight poll: Americans agree on pros and cons of social media — except for one crucial issue


Learn how to get more followers with this social media marketing masterclass
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Red flags are taking over Twitter
Red flags are taking over Twitter

How to delete a tweet and a retweet
How to delete a tweet and a retweet

TikTok's nostalgia-fueled obsession with the early 2000s
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How to DM on Twitter
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'Squid Game' claims a social media victim with Instagram's help
'Squid Game' claims a social media victim with Instagram's help


Teachers come after TikTok and Facebook over 'devious licks'
Teachers come after TikTok and Facebook over 'devious licks'

Another Instagram outage already?!
Another Instagram outage already?!

YouTube demonetizes climate denialism content
YouTube demonetizes climate denialism content



Twitter tries warning its users about Twitter
Twitter tries warning its users about Twitter


Facebook is holding the world hostage. Here are the ways we might stop it.
Facebook is holding the world hostage. Here are the ways we might stop it.


Here's what the internet looked like the day Facebook and its apps broke
Here's what the internet looked like the day Facebook and its apps broke

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