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How Social Media Shops are Taking Over

How Social Media Shops are Taking Over

Photo by Vitaly Gariev When was the last time you made a purchase on social media? The social media industry is changing and is never at a standstill, with its platforms constantly evolving and becoming a one-stop place for anything you need. Over the years, we have...

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Defamation And Social Media

Defamation And Social Media

Laws regarding defamation were created long before the internet was invented, thus causing a plethora of problems for judges trying to apply decades-old law to modern-day dilemmas. It is dysfunctional, creating a grey area when it comes to social media and defamation....

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5 Tips to Identify Fake News

5 Tips to Identify Fake News

As social media and the internet consumes our lives more, we tend to use them as a way to know the news. Unfortunately, you can’t be confident that news online is truthful. In this day and age, fake news has become more prevalent. Fake news is defined by...

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What Is BeReal and Why Is It Popular?

What Is BeReal and Why Is It Popular?

The "Time to BeReal'' alert has become a popular notification that teenagers receive regularly on their phones. When the notice appears, there is a two-minute countdown for individuals to take a selfie and photograph their surroundings using their phone to share what...

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Applying for Digital Citizenship

Applying for Digital Citizenship

Over twenty years ago, when the first recognized social media site was introduced, there was not yet a need for a defined set of behaviors, strategic planning, or action plans. Fast forward two decades to a time where new social media platforms and apps are launching...

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