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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Instagram will restrict some diet posts, once users complain
Instagram will restrict some diet posts, once users complain

Facebook bans more than 200 white supremacist groups, updates terrorism definition
Facebook bans more than 200 white supremacist groups, updates terrorism definition




Kobe Bryant get slammed for roasting children
By Jordan Aaron
Kobe Bryant get slammed for roasting children

PewDiePie cancels huge ADL donation because his fans didn't like it
PewDiePie cancels huge ADL donation because his fans didn't like it


Facebook releases editorial criteria for the company’s news tab
By Emmet Smith
Facebook releases editorial criteria for the company’s news tab

Russia accuses Google, Facebook of election interference
Russia accuses Google, Facebook of election interference

Facebook has a gaping loophole in its fight against fake news
Facebook has a gaping loophole in its fight against fake news

Twitter disables tweeting via SMS after CEO Jack Dorsey is hacked
By Jordan Aaron
Twitter disables tweeting via SMS after CEO Jack Dorsey is hacked

Twitter shades Instagram with screenshots of tweets to Instagram
By Jordan Aaron
Twitter shades Instagram with screenshots of tweets to Instagram



Facebook Dating hits the U.S. and will let users add Instagram Stories soon
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YouTube's $170 million fine isn't enough—and part of the FTC knows it
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100,000 videos removed from YouTube after violating hate speech policy
By Jordan Aaron
100,000 videos removed from YouTube after violating hate speech policy

Facebook curbs its controversial facial recognition features
By Jordan Aaron
Facebook curbs its controversial facial recognition features


Facebook updates its controversial facial recognition settings
Facebook updates its controversial facial recognition settings

The armed robber meme is some nice morbid fun
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Multi-level marketing schemes are scams. Here's how to avoid them.
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Mr. B the enormous cat has found a new home
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Watch a reporter's close call with a lightning strike on camera
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