More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social media as being … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health from Social Media’s Dangers
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Co-Founder Chris Hughes: ‘It’s Time to Break Up Facebook’ and ‘Hold Mark [Zuckerberg] Accountable’
Chris Hughes / Twitter In a lengthy New York Times, op-ed, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for the social media giant to be broken up, saying it has become too powerful and poses a "threat" … [Read more...] about Co-Founder Chris Hughes: ‘It’s Time to Break Up Facebook’ and ‘Hold Mark [Zuckerberg] Accountable’
Not a Parody: Instagram Influencer Called 911 When Her Account Was Canceled
Jessy Taylor, an Instagram "influencer" with more than 100,000 followers, had her account reinstated by the platform a week after it was removed in error. INSIDER reports: 'She had over 100,000 … [Read more...] about Not a Parody: Instagram Influencer Called 911 When Her Account Was Canceled
‘Devin Nunes’ Cow’ Now Has More Followers Than Devin Nunes
The parody account Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) is suing Twitter over now has more followers than he does. "Devin Nunes' Cow" began gaining followers after the Trump-allied congressman started … [Read more...] about ‘Devin Nunes’ Cow’ Now Has More Followers Than Devin Nunes
YouTube Power Couple Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams are Engaged
Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams, a vlogging power couple with a combined YouTube following of 24 million, are engaged to be married after dating for three years. The social media couple made the … [Read more...] about YouTube Power Couple Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams are Engaged
Insufferable Gay Instagram ‘Influencer’ Dumped by His Sugar Daddy, Must Fend for Himself: WATCH
"James, a sexy, youthful sought-after Instagram star in high-society, and self-proclaimed ‘Trophy,’ is dumped by his wealthy live-in benefactor," explain the filmmakers about what you'll see in the … [Read more...] about Insufferable Gay Instagram ‘Influencer’ Dumped by His Sugar Daddy, Must Fend for Himself: WATCH
Facebook Adds ‘Came Out’ Life Event for Today’s ‘National Coming Out Day’
Facebook added a "Major Life Event" to its list of options for National Coming Out Day which is today, October 11. Users can now declare the date when they "Came Out" of the closet. To add, "Came … [Read more...] about Facebook Adds ‘Came Out’ Life Event for Today’s ‘National Coming Out Day’
Weibo, China’s Twitter, Backtracks on Censorship of Gay Content After Online Outcry
The Chinese social network Weibo. with 400 million users, backtracked on an announcement last week that it was censoring homosexual content after a vast campaign by LGBT advocates opposing the move, … [Read more...] about Weibo, China’s Twitter, Backtracks on Censorship of Gay Content After Online Outcry
Instagram Secretly Testing a Regram Button and Gifs
The social media platform Instagram is reportedly testing features that its users have been asking for, including the ability to "regram" posts onto one's own feed. As The Next Web discovered on … [Read more...] about Instagram Secretly Testing a Regram Button and Gifs
The Most Powerful Social Media Star in the UK Responds to Old Homophobic Tweets: ‘I’m Only Human’
Zoella, a fashion and beauty blogger who has around 30 million followers on three platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter) and was named the most power social media star in the UK this year by … [Read more...] about The Most Powerful Social Media Star in the UK Responds to Old Homophobic Tweets: ‘I’m Only Human’
