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Facebook wants to merge Messenger with WhatsApp and Instagram

Facebook said that it would make connecting easier for users, while critics said that it was a way of circumventing regulations.

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Jan 25th 2019, 9:35 PM

The 12 stages of adding your parents as friends on Facebook

“Your Mam has sent you a friend request.” NOOOOO.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 9:30 PM

7 essential rules of social media etiquette

How many of these rules have you broken?

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