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 disables accounts for celebrity photographer Marcus Hyde
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Hate new Twitter? Get the old interface back with these hacks.
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Put these keywords in your YouTube video title if you want more views
Put these keywords in your YouTube video title if you want more views

Facebook is under another FTC investigation
Facebook is under another FTC investigation

Everything you need to know about Facebook's deal with the FTC
Everything you need to know about Facebook's deal with the FTC

Reddit introduces 'community awards' to encourage healthier conversation
Reddit introduces 'community awards' to encourage healthier conversation

Snapchat is more popular than ever
Snapchat is more popular than ever

Revenge porn is now illegal in New York
Revenge porn is now illegal in New York

A 'technical error' in Facebook's Messenger Kids app let kids bypass its own safety rule
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How the FTC let Mark Zuckerberg off the hook
How the FTC let Mark Zuckerberg off the hook

Artists are protesting Trump with a pointed fill-in-the-blank prompt
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Instagram policy change means it can delete rule-breaking accounts faster
Instagram policy change means it can delete rule-breaking accounts faster

Instagram's started hiding likes, and not everyone, uh, likes it
Instagram's started hiding likes, and not everyone, uh, likes it

Lava lamp nails are taking over Instagram
Lava lamp nails are taking over Instagram

Teen's dead body continues to appear in searches and Instagram won't say why
Teen's dead body continues to appear in searches and Instagram won't say why


We regret to inform you that brands are storming Area 51 memes
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Twitter makes website redesign official — and no, you can't opt out
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A conversation with your therapist is the most relatable new meme
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Facebook got hit with $5 billion fine, but it's what comes next that matters most
Facebook got hit with $5 billion fine, but it's what comes next that matters most

Snapchat tests Netflix-like home page for shows
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Twitter test gives you the power to quiet reply guys
Twitter test gives you the power to quiet reply guys

Facebook tries to explain the complicated world of ad tracking
Facebook tries to explain the complicated world of ad tracking
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