Social Media
Holiday Social Media Is the Escapist Hell We Can't Escape
The most wonderful time of the year is the absolute worst time to go online.
What it’s Like to Write, Direct, and Shoot All Your Own Porn
We spoke to an "independent porn star" based in the Philippines. She told us how she got into this industry, how she makes money, and what friends and family think of her profession.
These Are the Real Reasons You Get Muted On Instagram
Turns out it's complicated, but rarely because someone actively dislikes you.
The Christchurch Terror Attack Video Is Still Spreading on Facebook
The company took down at least 3 million more posts by the end of September.
The Implications of Instagram Becoming One Big Shop
Many fans of influencers say they aren't bothered by advertising and that 'selling out' doesn't really exist on the platform. But why?
This is How Queer Indian Artists are Responding to Instagram’s Crackdown on Nudity
While the famous photo blogging app is trying to cater to a wider audience, its existing users are witnessing a purge.
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Dozens of ISIS-Backed Accounts Detected on TikTok
After infiltrating Twitter, Facebook, and Telegram, ISIS is attempting to make a name for itself on an app popular among Gen Z.
BP Thinks You Selfish Pricks Aren’t Doing Enough to Fight Climate Change
The fossil fuel giant wants social media users to "pledge" to emit less carbon. Really?
When a Young Influencer Dies, their Instagram Transforms Forever
The social media platform has fundamentally altered the way we view and treat death in the 2010s.
The Rise of Wholesome Social Media
Growing numbers are ditching mainstream social media for platforms like Goodreads and Strava, connecting over book recommendations and fitness achievements.
A Guide to Making Social Media Less Toxic for You
We know it's bad for our mental health, but it could be a positive place.
‘TikTok Villain’ Who Allegedly Murdered Three People Has Just Died by Suicide
Ashwini Kumar from the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh became a prime suspect after he uploaded videos on TikTok and other social media, threatening to harm all those who’d wronged him.
