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.

Social Media

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Twitter bird logo falling out of the sky

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Telegram to launch its own version of Stories
Telegram stories

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Twitter API changes crush @PossumEveryHour and other good bots
Twitter bird silenced

How to make a TikTok
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Reddit removes mods as subreddits continue protesting unpopular API changes
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A guide to writing alt text and accessible image captions
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Amid protests, Reddit seeks to force subreddits to reopen
Reddit protests

17 music publishers sue Twitter, alleging infringement
Twitter app

Reddit Blackout: CEO downplays protest. Subreddits vow to keep fighting.
Reddit Blackout

Twitter's new CEO is here to transform Elon Musk's vision into a LinkedIn post
Linda Yaccarino and Twitter


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Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after the team's victory during the UEFA Champions League

Apollo app to shut down as Reddit API dispute somehow gets uglier
Reddit vs. Apollo

Twitter and Reddit's high-priced APIs are bad news for the internet's future
Reddit and Twitter

Right-wing Musk fans win Twitter CEO's loyalty. Staff loses.
Elon Musk

The best — and worst — social media apps in 2023 (so far)
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Reddit's new API pricing could kill its most popular app with a $20 million bill
Reddit logo

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Twitter will now put Community Notes 'fact checks' on images
Twitter images

Twitter is now worth one-third what Elon Musk paid
Twitter and Elon Musk

Jan. 6 convict sues Parler for banning him
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