BPD says social media threat about school shooting is believed to be a hoax
A social media post threatening a shooting at "SHS" is making the rounds on social media. The post appears to be written by a "Ray Andres" and reads "I will not being telling people what my name is, but I will bring a gun to school Tomorrow, so be prepared …
Blackface, N-word on social media spark probe at South Jersey school
Police are guarding Maple Shade High School this week as the Burlington County district investigates "possible threats" on social media from students and other community members, the superintendent said in a letter to parents. Videos and photos circulating on social media show girls smiling while … Read More
Social media and internet not cause of political polarization, (new research suggests)
The argument against echo chambers is well documented: helped by social media algorithms, we are increasingly choosing to interact in safe spaces, with people who think and act like us – effectively preaching our opinions to the converted. As a result, this behaviour is distorting our world view and, … Read …
‘Happy birthday honey’: Paris Jackson takes to social media as little brother Prince Michael …
Paris Jackson took to Instagram on Wednesday to wish her younger brother Prince Michael Jackson II a happy birthday. The 19-year-old model posted a recent image of herself and her brother, also known as Blanket, with her arm around his shoulder. 'Happy birthday honey i love you,' Paris wrote in …
Social media companies block abuse of Parkland shooting survivors online
Social media companies said on Wednesday they are moving to address reports of online harassment of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students in the wake of a deadly mass shooting and subsequent teen activism on gun policy reform. Read More
Social Media Comments on Launch of Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency
Maduro released a video on national TV on Wednesday, sharing news of the Petro's triumph across social media. "The Petro is born and we are going to have a total success for the welfare of Venezuela," Maduro had predicted on Tuesday as 82.4 million units, backed by the nation's oil …
Social Media Platforms Tighten Rules, Prompting Censorship Claims
Speculation mounted online that the suspended accounts were “bots” connected to Russian social media influence operations. The company did not tell us how many accounts were affected or suspended, or how many actual account holders were affected by the increased scrutiny. However, Twitter did … Read More
White nationalist is latest to sue over social media ban
SAN FRANCISCO — A prominent white nationalist is suing Twitter for banning his accounts at a time when social networks are trying to crack down on hateful and abusive content without appearing to censor unpopular opinions. Jared Taylor filed the lawsuit Tuesday in state court in San Francisco, … Read More
Joanne The Scammer Performer Opens Up About Social Media Hiatus, Mother’s Cancer Diagnosis
Offscreen, however, the man who portrays Joanne had to endure some rough news in 2017, and after his recent disappearance from social media raised concerns among his fans, he decided to take to Instagram to open up. There, in a recent video, Joanne performer Branden Miller explained that his … Read …
Don’t Worry, Social Media Will Get Better
For one thing, I'm not convinced that social media has changed people or that it “says something” about contemporary society. I think there have always been lots of assholes out there, and all social media does is congregate them in a single place. Second, the media wildly overcovers Twitter and … …