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Tag: social media
The Pressures of Instant Messaging
It’s the end of a busy Monday at uni, consisting mostly of non-stop socialising. There are hardly words to describe … More
The Darker Side of Social Media
Content Warning: the following article deals with topics concerning eating disorders and pro-eating disorder online communities.
The Social Media Shift – How Self-Deprecation is the New Trend
We are often told that social media is not a true reflection of our lives. A quick browse through social … More
Glasgow Uni Offers Exploitative Social Media “Scholarship”
Students are consistently told that they should do unpaid internships if they want to be able to get a “proper” … More
How Social Media and Gigs Intersect
“My friend Anna’s going to be at the gig tonight,” I say excitedly to my flatmate between mouthfuls of cheap … More
Social Media Journalism: The Great Leveller?
On 17th September 2011 people gathered in Zuccotti Park near New York City Financial District led by the Canadian anti-consumerist … More
The Great Leveller – Exploring Social Media Journalism
On 17th September 2011 people gathered in Zuccotti Park near New York City Financial District led by the Canadian anti-consumerist … More
Mad about the Ads: the Ethics of Online Advertising
We’ve all had that moment when we have been trying to show a video on YouTube to a friend, saying … More
From the Love Issue: Nothing Left To Say
What’s not to love about constant communication? There is no doubt about it: modern methods of communication are extraordinary. The … More
