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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Hate Messenger? Facebook might put messages back into the main app.
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How to plan for your digital death — Clarification Please
How to plan for your digital death — Clarification Please


Twitter is overrun with 'celebs as things' threads and it rules
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Instagram cracks down on 'inappropriate' content
Instagram cracks down on 'inappropriate' content


Facebook unveils yet another tired plan to reduce 'problematic content'
Facebook unveils yet another tired plan to reduce 'problematic content'

21 things that the black hole looks like
21 things that the black hole looks like

Facebook agrees it will be liable for future Cambrige Analyticas
Facebook agrees it will be liable for future Cambrige Analyticas

Facebook will use AI to stop suggesting you invite dead friends to events
Facebook will use AI to stop suggesting you invite dead friends to events




Pinterest scales back IPO price in hopes to raise $1.5 billion
Pinterest scales back IPO price in hopes to raise $1.5 billion

3 in 5 Americans don't trust Facebook to protect their data, poll says
3 in 5 Americans don't trust Facebook to protect their data, poll says

UK looks to crack down on social media companies which don't stop harmful content
UK looks to crack down on social media companies which don't stop harmful content

Fans are very into the teaser for Halsey's collab with BTS
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Snap's plan to fight Facebook is bold
Snap's plan to fight Facebook is bold

Here's why everyone's talking about the new Billy Ray Cyrus 'Old Town Road' remix
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Snapchat gets upgrade with gaming platform and new features
Snapchat gets upgrade with gaming platform and new features


Watch a security officer nail 'At Last' after Michael Bublé hands her the mic
Watch a security officer nail 'At Last' after Michael Bublé hands her the mic

The reason you keep Googling friends who are no longer in your life
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Instagram jacked some poor sap's handle and gave it to British royalty
Instagram jacked some poor sap's handle and gave it to British royalty

You can now play games with friends inside of Snapchat
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