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 pushes new rules for political advertising worldwide
Facebook pushes new rules for political advertising worldwide


Wendy's just sent everyone a mysterious Google Calendar invite for a lunch date
Wendy's just sent everyone a mysterious Google Calendar invite for a lunch date

Facebook firing Mark Zuckerberg? Don't get your hopes up.
Facebook firing Mark Zuckerberg? Don't get your hopes up.

The 10 biggest lies we tell each other on Instagram
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Facebook cofounder says the company's cryptocurrency plans are 'frightening'
Facebook cofounder says the company's cryptocurrency plans are 'frightening'

New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs
New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs


Stop buying into the idea of a skincare 'holy grail'
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It’s a mistake to think that our online and IRL lives are separate
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Instagram tests 'Suggestions For You' in DMs
Instagram tests 'Suggestions For You' in DMs

The 'Like' doesn't mean what you think it means
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A look at the Ubiquitous Habit of capitalizing letters to make A Point
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Instagram makes it easier to take back hacked accounts
Instagram makes it easier to take back hacked accounts

Elon Musk 'deletes' Twitter account after bizarre video game fan art scandal
Elon Musk 'deletes' Twitter account after bizarre video game fan art scandal

Facebook's cryptocurrency could be announced next week with major partners
Facebook's cryptocurrency could be announced next week with major partners

Meet Adam Eli, the gay activist who's changing the world through social media
Adam Eli


LinkedIn is full of spies
LinkedIn is full of spies


Trump liked a tweet about Rihanna's work-life balance
Trump liked a tweet about Rihanna's work-life balance


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