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# social-media - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Three generations of Meylers, Man City fans leaving early and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Wednesday 17 April, 2019
John Boyne quits Twitter after criticism from trans activists following newspaper article
‘He spoke of his rejection of the term ‘cis’ used to refer to those who are not part of the trans community.
# social-media - Friday 12 April, 2019
19 year-old man charged with making threats on social media in Northern Ireland
The man was charged by the PSNI this morning.
# social-media - Thursday 4 April, 2019
Tech companies face fines and jail time if they fail to remove violent content under new Australia law
It comes in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand on 15 March.
# social-media - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
Poll: Who should regulate social media in Ireland?
TDs will meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today.
# social-media - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Bernie Slaven's dogs, James Power's Irish oral exam and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Ireland's Got Talent finalist 'hurt' by online abuse about Traveller background
“I actually felt more hurt for the younger generation that they still have to face this.”
# social-media - Monday 25 March, 2019
French Muslim group sues Facebook and YouTube over New Zealand shooting video
Facebook France told AFP by e-mail that it would study the suit, adding that “acts of terror and hatred speech have no place on Facebook”.
# social-media - Thursday 21 March, 2019
Facebook admits its staff had access to millions of users' passwords
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
'Cowardly grubs' - Oz Prime Minister weighs in on Tayla Harris photo storm
The AFLW star has labelled comments on an incredible picture of her in full flight as ‘sexual abuse on social media’.
# social-media - Sunday 10 March, 2019
Man Utd's three legends, Leitrim rising and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 7 March, 2019
'My grand-daughter saw this': Brazilian president criticised for tweeting video of man urinating at carnival
The 40-second clip was reportedly filmed at the country’s famous Carnival festival.
# social-media - Monday 4 March, 2019
New law to crack down on cyberbullying and material that promotes self-harm
Minister for Communications Richard Bruton is proposing the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner.
# social-media - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Jeff Stelling gets burned, Paddy Kavanagh's chip van and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Saturday 16 February, 2019
Opinion: 'Inspiration porn' trending on social media is objectification of disabled people
Stop sharing videos of disabled people attempting to walk up the aisle, or stand for their first dance – pretending to be able-bodied is far from inspirational, writes Eileen Daly.
# social-media - Sunday 10 February, 2019
The life of a supporter, rules of engagement and other tweets of the week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Luke Kelly loves his football, Max Holloway visits Croke Park and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Thursday 24 January, 2019
Here are the 16 celeb influencers who have formally committed to transparency on endorsements
‘You should be able to tell as soon as you look at a post if there is some form of payment or reward involved.’
# social-media - Wednesday 23 January, 2019
'Bikini Climber' dies after falling into ravine in Taiwan
Gigi Wu became a social media star for taking selfies on top of mountains dressed in a bikini.
# social-media - Sunday 20 January, 2019
James Milner gets sent off by his old primary school teacher and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Monday 14 January, 2019
This picture of an egg is now the most liked post on Instagram
The minimalist post overtook reality star Kylie Kardashian’s post as the most liked on the popular social media site.
# social-media - Sunday 13 January, 2019
The Ryder Cup in safe hands, tributes for Andy Murray and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Friday 11 January, 2019
Young teenagers' privacy at risk and left vulnerable on Yubo app - DCU study
Fifteen-year-olds are the most prevalent users of Yubo, representing almost one-third of the overall sample.
# social-media - Sunday 9 December, 2018
'Bean an D’or', Ghaoth Dobhair celebrations, AC Milan in Athlone and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Monday 26 November, 2018
Just 15 times Ariana Grande took zero shit on social media
Thank u, next.
# social-media - Thursday 22 November, 2018
Departing Facebook communications chief takes blame for PR firm controversy
Elliot Schrage taking the hit for the controversy is seen by some as convenient, since he previously said he was leaving the company.
# social-media - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Major Facebook outage as users experience problems loading social media site
Users have been experiencing problems all morning.
Irish users may actually be starting to use their smartphones a little bit less
A new survey suggests people are attempting to address ‘our addiction to smartphones’.
# social-media - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
Alcohol ads with pro-drinking comments on Facebook 'boost desire to drink'
A new study has unearthed the power of alcohol ads online.
# social-media - Thursday 18 October, 2018
Kleenex scraps 'Mansize' branding from tissues over sexism accusation
The tissue company announced the move on social media amid growing criticism from the public.
# social-media - Sunday 7 October, 2018
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh abseiling, Drake backing McGregor and more Tweets of the Week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
# social-media - Saturday 29 September, 2018
Facebook management to be called before Oireachtas Committee over 'alarming' security breach
Yesterday it emerged that up to 50 million accounts were affected this week after a flaw on the social network was exploited by hackers.
# social-media - Tuesday 25 September, 2018
Vogue Williams said she would 'pay good money' to delete a former relationship from the internet
Hm, wonder who she’s referring to.
# social-media - Thursday 20 September, 2018
Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage
‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.
# social-media - Thursday 30 August, 2018
Irish consumers scammed by fraudulent websites advertising on Facebook and Instagram
Well-known brands have distanced themselves from the websites, whose ads keep appearing on social media.
# social-media - Sunday 26 August, 2018
'I'm entitled to an opinion... If you don't like what I say, don't f***ing watch me.
At 65, Graeme Souness remains one of the game’s most abrasive and respected pundits.
# social-media - Tuesday 21 August, 2018
'I started to believe them': Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran breaks silence about online harassment
Tran deleted her Instagram account in June.
# social-media - Monday 20 August, 2018
Viral video showing scarily realistic human-looking robot debunked as fake
The video clocked up millions of views as Twitter users feared that artificial intelligence had gone too far.
# social-media - Wednesday 15 August, 2018
Twitter suspends personal account of Infowars' host Alex Jones
It comes a week after Twitter said it would not follow other social media companies in banning Jones from its platform.
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'Up the Ra' - Declan Rice apologises after pro-IRA Instagram comments surface
The recently-declared England midfielder admits his remarks from 2015 were ‘naive’.
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