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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Posting photos of what you cook is a net good
Posting photos of what you cook is a net good



Facebook apologetic after a 'technical issue' calls China's leader 'Mr. Shithole'
Facebook apologetic after a 'technical issue' calls China's leader 'Mr. Shithole'


Deepfakes are getting easier to make and the internet's just not ready
Deepfakes are getting easier to make and the internet's just not ready

Joe Biden calls Zuckerberg 'a real problem' and wants to revoke Section 230
Joe Biden calls Zuckerberg 'a real problem' and wants to revoke Section 230

Mark Zuckerberg is terrified of TikTok. Here's why.
By Words by Karissa Bell; Video by Marvin Van Buren
Mark Zuckerberg is terrified of TikTok. Here's why.


Facebook still hasn't paid that $5B FTC fine, but what happens when it does?
Facebook still hasn't paid that $5B FTC fine, but what happens when it does?



Instagram DMs come to the web
Instagram DMs come to the web

A look into the disturbing, futuristic novel 'Followers'
A look into the disturbing, futuristic novel 'Followers'

Mark Hamill deletes Facebook, criticizes its policy
By Words by Alison Foreman; Video by Marvin Van Buren
Mark Hamill deletes Facebook, criticizes its policy

A guide to using TikTok's algorithm to watch videos you actually like
A guide to using TikTok's algorithm to watch videos you actually like


Instagram is reportedly removing posts supporting Soleimani
Instagram is reportedly removing posts supporting Soleimani


Facebook redesign with dark mode rolls out for some users
Facebook redesign with dark mode rolls out for some users

Reddit bests Facebook by rolling out a superior deepfakes policy
Reddit bests Facebook by rolling out a superior deepfakes policy



Facebook's latest Trump ad takedown further exposes its laughable policies
Facebook's latest Trump ad takedown further exposes its laughable policies

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