Community & Social Networking
Most of us know that Internet communities and social networking sites are popular, but how do blogs, podcasts, wikis and companies like Digg and MySpace work? Learn more in the Social Networking section.
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Why Do Social Media Platforms Practice Shadowbanning?
Its very existence has been debated for years, so what is shadowbanning, and how can you avoid it?
Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: What a Tangled Web They Weave
Whether you love or hate Facebook, the Cambridge Analytica scandal exposed major flaws in the online platform. So where do we go from here?
Online Dating Is Increasing Interracial Marriage
Online dating apps are aiding social integration because people are interacting with others to whom they previously had no access.
How to Win the Privacy War With Facebook
Having a tough time breaking up with Facebook? Then at least be sure your private information is secure and protected.
Twitter Cracks Down on Bot Abuse
Twitter bots seem to be with us to stay, but how do they work? And are they all bad?
Nextdoor and More: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Neighborhood Social Networks
The popularity of neighborhood social networks keeps exploding. But building community comes with some unintended consequences.
How Emojis Work
Those little pics that people use to represent their feelings or avoid misunderstandings have been around since the 1990s but have been picking up steam in the 21st century. Why's that?
Should You Have to Prove You've Read an Article Before Commenting?
More than half of people who post comments on news articles haven't read the articles. Is the point of online article to inform, or to provide a forum for discussion?
Why Most of Us May Never Get Verified on Twitter
Trying to get verified on Twitter? It's way more random than you think.
Our Online Personalities Change Across Different Social Media Platforms
Do we portray a consistent self across different social media platforms? A new study examines the faces we share.
Can the President Legally Delete a Tweet?
President Trump is an avid tweeter, and not always the best speller (remember unpresidented?). Can he delete his tweets or are they now public property?
Got a Bad Case of FOMO? Get Off Social Media
Bummed out by the Internet and how much more fun everyone else seems to be having? Seeking out better times offline may ease your FOMO.
Will This Election Season Become Known as 'The Great Unfriending'?
The caustic tone of the 2016 presidential race is powerfully affecting ordinary social media users. Will that destroy a lot of social media relationships?
NPR Says No Comments
News organizations have been dropping their commenting sections for years, and NPR has recently joined them. But not everyone thinks ditching comments is the way to go.
Bragging Could Be Dragging Down Your Online Dating Profile
Looking for love online? Then stop tooting your own horn so much. Oh, and one other thing.
When Live-streaming Bumps Up Against Freedom of Speech and Privacy
There's a lot of live-streaming going on lately. As a result, courts may soon be busy defining when it's appropriate to record or broadcast video.
Facebook Safety Check Feature Connects People During Orlando Attack
The social media giant activated its Safety Check feature for the first time in the U.S. on Sunday after the Orlando attack. Here's the scoop on how it works.
Retweeting Isn't Doing You Any Comprehension Favors
In an odd twist, retweeting could be negatively affecting your memory of the content, and causing comprehension declines even after your Twitter session is over.
Can You Scrub Bad Press From the Internet?
After the pepper-spray incident, UC Davis paid a company to repair its online image. But can anyone make negative search results disappear?
Twitch Serves Up Julia Child and Bob Ross — to Gamers
The hugely popular streaming platform wants you to know that it isn't just for gamers.
Why Couples Share a Facebook Profile — And Why It Bugs The Rest of Us
Some couples have a shared Facebook account, even though Facebook frowns on the practice. What does it say about their relationship?
Dear Facebook, We Need These Emojis
Because sometimes sad, angry, haha, love and wow just don't properly describe your emotional state.
Facebook Takes Aim at Unlicensed Firearm Sales
You can do all sorts of things on Facebook, right? Find a high-school buddy. Post pictures of your cat. Buy a gun. Except that last one may have just gotten tougher.
Peach in the Pits: The Very Quick Rise and Fall of a Social Media App
Peach went from boom to bust in about a week. Why do some apps get hot very fast — and then go the way of Meerkat?
Falling for Finstagram
"Finstagram" stands for "fake Instagram" but for its users, it's a chance to be authentic.
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