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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Twitter opens beta program to test new conversation features
Twitter opens beta program to test new conversation features



The curse of the Twitter reply guy
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Creators on Instagram and other platforms made nearly $7 billion, study says
Creators on Instagram and other platforms made nearly $7 billion, study says

The UK government thinks it's time for Facebook to be regulated
The UK government thinks it's time for Facebook to be regulated



For every Facebook Watch success story, there are countless failures
For every Facebook Watch success story, there are countless failures

Facebook might have to pay billions of dollars in fines to FTC for privacy violations
Facebook might have to pay billions of dollars in fines to FTC for privacy violations



Facebook's search feature has some pretty creepy suggestions
Facebook's search feature has some pretty creepy suggestions

This YouTube channel tracks the PewDiePie vs. T-Series subscriber battle
This YouTube channel tracks the PewDiePie vs. T-Series subscriber battle

Iranian spies allegedly used Facebook to target U.S. intelligence agents
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Alpaca accounts are underrated social media treasures
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Tellonym, an anonymous messaging app, is freaking parents out
Tellonym, an anonymous messaging app, is freaking parents out

Instagram users are losing millions of followers due to a bug
Instagram users are losing millions of followers due to a bug

Not nice: Trump just ruined 69 jokes
Not nice: Trump just ruined 69 jokes

March For Our Lives activists go dark on social media to mark Parkland anniversary
March For Our Lives activists go dark on social media to mark Parkland anniversary


Twitter is experiencing a weird bug that's affecting likes and retweets
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WhatsApp is testing an algorithmic feed for Status
WhatsApp is testing an algorithmic feed for Status


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