Social Media

2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (705+ words) When we see these posts every day, it can be easy to believe that other people are always happy and successful. We may start asking ourselves why our lives do not look the same. However, we are comparing our everyday…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (67+ words) The lawsuit accused TikTok of designing its services in a manner that encourages addiction and exposes teenagers to content involving violence and self-harm. It alleged that the platform contributed to a rise in emergency room visits related to self-harm, and…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago   (298+ words) Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said he doesn’t expect the app to launch a dating feature, despite admitting that “in some ways, Instagram is a dating service.” Answering a question from a follower on his Instagram Story, Mosseri said “I…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (171+ words) Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago   (498+ words) I completely understand trying to put your best face forward. But, what’s if it is not really your face? Isn’t that false advertising? I’ve just been struck lately with the number of people (usually women) who are using filters on…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago   (496+ words) … Northern creator builds audience of 1.2 million followers through videos, livestreaming Nigeria’s growing digital entertainment industry is creating opportunities for young people to build audiences, connect with fans and establish personal brands. Among the creators making their mark is Modibbo Mohammed,…...

10+ hour, 39+ min ago   (330+ words) On Rivet, volunteers get to choose who they think are the most suitable suitors. For an interfering busybody like me, this is a match made in heaven Sometimes it’s extremely hard to mind your own business. However, we all know…...

12+ hour, 47+ min ago   (171+ words) Today, you don’t know what to wear. You don’t know if your jokes sound outdated. You don’t know if texting her first makes you look eager or desperate. So much of modern dating feels like walking through a minefield of…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (371+ words) The first post was titled "Ohne's clip farming needs to stop" and accused him of manufacturing reactions for short-form video. His first response was irritation rather than hurt. He also objected to being told what to play. "Am I your…...

15+ hour, 15+ min ago   (606+ words) She’s standing up to being stood up. A Los Angeles influencer recently went viral for filming herself waiting for a first date at a restaurant — only for the man to be a no-show — and is now calling for dating apps…...