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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In defense of sharing music to your Instagram Story
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I know who is behind the Instagram egg, but does it matter?
I know who is behind the Instagram egg, but does it matter?


WhatsApp imposes new limits on forwarding to fight fake news
WhatsApp imposes new limits on forwarding to fight fake news

More Snap execs are out amid reports of an 'inappropriate relationship'
More Snap execs are out amid reports of an 'inappropriate relationship'

Facebook could face 'record-setting' fine from FTC
Facebook could face 'record-setting' fine from FTC

Boo, the precious internet-famous Pomeranian, is dead at age 12
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Facebook to teens: Plz laugh at these old memes
Facebook to teens: Plz laugh at these old memes

Jack Dorsey's footwear evolution: An investigation
Jack Dorsey's footwear evolution: An investigation

Unsealed docs will detail how Facebook made money off children
By Matthew Humphries
Unsealed docs will detail how Facebook made money off children

An elaborate Instagram hoax is scamming influencers after luring them to Indonesia
An elaborate Instagram hoax is scamming influencers after luring them to Indonesia

Twitter bug that made your private tweets public went unnoticed for over 4 years
Twitter bug that made your private tweets public went unnoticed for over 4 years

Facebook Portal reviews on Amazon appear to be padded with employee 5-star ratings
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Selena Gomez ends social media hiatus
Selena Gomez ends social media hiatus

YouTube bans dangerous pranks
YouTube bans dangerous pranks

Houseparty taps 'Heads Up' to make money without ads
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave the Democrats a lesson in how to use Twitter
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave the Democrats a lesson in how to use Twitter

Surprise! Facebook's ad targeting makes people uncomfortable, study says
Surprise! Facebook's ad targeting makes people uncomfortable, study says


Snap's new problem: disappearing executives
Snap's new problem: disappearing executives

Facebook promises $300 million to help local news
Facebook promises $300 million to help local news

Who's behind the egg that broke the Instagram world record?
Who's behind the egg that broke the Instagram world record?


Damn and hell are fine on YouTube. Here's what you can't f**king say.
Damn and hell are fine on YouTube. Here's what you can't f**king say.

Facebook wants you to hype events in Stories
Facebook wants you to hype events in Stories

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