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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Facebook Avatars, which are definitely not Bitmoji, are rolling out in the U.S.
Facebook Avatars, which are definitely not Bitmoji, are rolling out in the U.S.



Instagram introduces new features to help create a more positive space
Instagram introduces new features to help create a more positive space


Facebook redesign goes live for everyone, dark mode included
Facebook redesign goes live for everyone, dark mode included



Twitter users are not fans of the platform’s new way to show replies
By Jordan Aaron
Twitter users are not fans of the platform’s new way to show replies


Twitter tests asking iOS users to cut it out with the swearing, for Chrissakes
Twitter tests asking iOS users to cut it out with the swearing, for Chrissakes

Facebook removes QAnon Pages and Groups for inauthentic behavior
Facebook removes QAnon Pages and Groups for inauthentic behavior


Reddit VP: 'Ya, we f*cked up.'
Reddit VP: 'Ya, we f*cked up.'

TikTok surpasses 2 billion global downloads
TikTok surpasses 2 billion global downloads

The class of 2020's (virtual) graduation speaker? Oprah.
The class of 2020's (virtual) graduation speaker? Oprah.

Instagram Live offers a new way to start a fundraiser
Instagram Live offers a new way to start a fundraiser

Twitter quietly deletes millions of accounts from the old text message days
Twitter quietly deletes millions of accounts from the old text message days

WhatsApp's anti-viral content measures are working
WhatsApp's anti-viral content measures are working

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' showrunner talks post-coronavirus Season 8
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' showrunner talks post-coronavirus Season 8


Facebook and Instagram just made high-reach accounts a little more transparent
Facebook and Instagram just made high-reach accounts a little more transparent

Facebook launches Messenger Kids in 70 more countries, adds new friending features
Facebook launches Messenger Kids in 70 more countries, adds new friending features



The right-wing family pushing anti-quarantine events on Facebook
The right-wing family pushing anti-quarantine events on Facebook
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