So apparently a person’s political leanings have a big influence on their willingness to hop on social media and gleefully post stuff that just isn’t true – or if they’re feeling somewhat lazy, just link to or repost disinformation, misinformation or other fake crap. Around the world, people who lean right-wing (including some who lean […]
Category: Social Media
So Your Ex Has a New Girlfriend
The post discusses 12 varying strategies for coping with seeing your ex and their new partner on social media, from positive self-affirmation and avoiding social media to seeking new relationships and publicly expressing anger or jealousy. It critiques the role of social media platforms in amplifying personal heartache for profit and the temporary nature of online showmanship, ultimately suggesting that while our reactions may vary, finding fulfillment outside of romantic validation is a healthier approach.
Pretty Fed Up With Social Media
Are you pretty fed up with social media these days and the harm it causes to society? You are not alone. Virtually everyone who uses social media is well aware it has a dark side, since virtually everyone who uses social media has experienced that dark side. That makes it pretty easy to rag on […]
The Climate Crisis and What You Can Do
Why You Should Be Angry About the Climate Crisis and What You Can Do to Fight It
How to Deal with Fake News on Social Media
Are you pretty fed up with fake news on social media? You should be. Because a) there’s too much of it, b) it’s annoying, and c) it makes an already quite effed up world even more effed up. So…. how to deal? Well, you can start by reading the following handy-dandy guide to both getting […]
Social Media Challenge Kills – or does it?
The post criticizes how media often sensationalizes dangers, creating a climate of fear. The post notes the absurdity of social media and its impact on youths. It calls out profit-centric corporate interests for encouraging individual responsibility while minimizing their own accountability for societal issues. The author suggests publicly ridiculing social media company claims of mitigation efforts as a response and criticizes the dangerous trend of social media challenges.
