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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Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators
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Bluesky now displays replies by 'hotness'
Social network logos display on a smartphone screen and the Australian flag appears on a computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on November 21, 2024. The Australian government proposes a ban on social media for all citizens under 16. Citing the success of recently introduced restrictions on mobile phones in Australian schools, the prime minister announces the ban by declaring that it is doing harm to children and he is calling time on it.
World’s strictest social media law targets users under 16 in Australia

Social Media

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Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter
As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accounts
I've barely used Bluesky, and the engagement already feels more real
Elon Musk's X suing Amazon-owned Twitch for not advertising on the platform
Instagram will let users 'reset' their recommended content
The Bluesky app logo on an iPhone home screen. One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
A glowing laptop screen and phone screen both display the Bluesky logo. Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform
An iPhone app folder with several icons for popular social media apps, including Bluesky, X, and Truth Social. Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.
The image shows the logo of Bluesky Bluesky is on the verge of overtaking Threads in all the ways that matter
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News

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Bluesky app logo Bluesky hits #1 on the App Store as users continue to flee Elon Musk's X
Bluesky logo X rival Bluesky sees more than 700,000 new users after the U.S. election
Instagram logo on smartphone Instagram gets rid of annoying disappearing video 'rug pull'
In this photo illustration, WeChat, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram,TikTok Messenger, Snapchat and X applications logos are displayed on the screen of an iPhone . Australia to ban social media for kids under 16
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X logo Elon Musk's X rolls out 'block' changes that lets blocked users see your posts
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Bluesky logo Bluesky is developing paid subscriptions — but will always be free to use, it says

More Social Media

I stopped doomscrolling after the election. You should too.
By Chris Taylor
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Halloween 2024 costumes embrace memes, DIY, and obscurity
By Chase DiBenedetto
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Elon Musk's X further squeezes developers with apparent new API fees
By Matt Binder
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12 days before election, Meta oversight board frets about political speech moderation
By Christianna Silva
The newly named Meta and Facebook European headquarters in Dublin's Grand Canal Square.
Tegan and Sara open up about the dangers of internet culture in their latest catfishing documentary
By Mark Stetson and Kristy Puchko
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara
Meta suspends celebrity plane tracking accounts like ElonJet
By Matt Binder
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Bluesky gains half a million new users in one day after X changes how blocking works
By Matt Binder
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Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
By Rebecca Ruiz
Example of new Instagram screenshot-blocking feature.
The secret online lives of high schoolers: FX's 'Social Studies' lifts the veil
By Neal Broverman
A group of teens discuss their online lives in "Social Studies."
Reaching people who believe extreme weather events are 'natural'
By Chase DiBenedetto
A billboard rises above a flooded street. It reads, "This is climate change."
BlueSky is pitching itself as a Threads alternative now
By Tim Marcin
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CDC confirms link between teen social media use and mental health struggles
By Christianna Silva
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Teens feel burnt out. Social media can make it worse.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Have writer's block? Delete your drafts.
By Christianna Silva
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Hurricane Milton: Debunking online conspiracy theories as the storm looms
By Tim Marcin
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Reddit's latest policy change could stifle future protests against the platform
By Matt Binder
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Snapchat allowed sextortion, grooming to proliferate, lawsuit claims
By Chase DiBenedetto
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Why does the alt-right love interracial porn so much?
By Chance Townsend
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9 travel influencers on Instagram to help plan your next adventure
By Mashable Team
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Think twice before following financial advice you find on social media
By Christianna Silva
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Why do we obsessively watch our own Instagram Stories?
By Jordan Page
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Elon Musk's X is losing users in the U.S., UK, and EU. X's own data proves it.
By Matt Binder
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LinkedIn is using your data to train AI. Here's how to turn it off.
By Matt Binder
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WhatsApp 'View Once' messages are far more permanent than you realize
By Matt Binder
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Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16
By Chase DiBenedetto
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