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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Substack adds 'report' button to app amid moderation controversies
The Substack logo on a smartphone.

The ongoing content moderation issues behind Substack's meltdown
An open laptop displaying the Substack logo.


Artifact, the AI news app created by Instagram's founders, is shutting down
A screenshot of the Artifact homepage.

Tyranny of the Top Four: How Letterboxd is changing movie-watching
An illustration of a person's face in a dark theater. They are wearing white glasses that feature the Letterboxd logo.

Surprise? The most popular film on Letterboxd in 2023 is perfectly predictable
Ken and Barbie driving away from an atomic bomb.

The pink Starbucks x Stanley cup is going for $200 on eBay. Shop these dupes instead.
five pink tumbler cups

Twitter / X: Cheapest tier for gold checkmark drops from $1,000 to $200
X logo

X, aka Twitter, now worth 71 percent less than what Elon Musk paid for it
X logo

Here's how to stay off social media in 2024
Upset redhead teen girl sitting by window looking at phone waiting call from boyfriend, feeling sad and depressed teenager looking at smartphone wait for message

Elon Musk's X will be investigated by EU for potentially breaking disinformation law
Elon Musk

Major report declines to recommend banning social media for youth
A row of children holding their cell phones.

Elon Musk reinstates Alex Jones and Infowars on X / Twitter
Alex Jones

Despite mounting mental health concerns, teens remain heavy social media users
Illustration of girl laying on floor looking up at bright light of her phone.


Why your favourite wellness influencer might be pivoting to climate denialism
Illustration of an iceberg, the tip of which is above water. Below water, sit the words "climate change is real".

Elon Musk is no fan of 'GTA' — but X is desperate to bring the 'GTA 6' trailer to the platform
Elon Musk and Grand Theft Auto 6 logo


Walmart joins the X / Twitter ad boycott — this one will sting
Elon Musk

Most users on X never see Community Notes correcting misinformation
X app logo

How to help your son navigate the manosphere
A young boy looks at a glowing desktop screen.

Is Drake really the master of his own memes?
composite of different images of Drake

Not even Paris Hilton wants to advertise on Twitter / X
Paris Hilton

Right-wing influencers pledge to bail out Elon Musk after Apple, Disney, others suspend advertising on X
Elon Musk

Apple pauses ads on X / Twitter after Elon Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy
Elon Musk and Apple logo

Bluesky is now 2 million users strong, with big plans ahead
The Bluesky app on a phone.
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