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# Social Media

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Facebook admits its staff had access to millions of users' passwords
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
'Up the Ra' - Declan Rice apologises after pro-IRA Instagram comments surface
The recently-declared England midfielder admits his remarks from 2015 were ‘naive’.
'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’.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.’
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Just 15 times Ariana Grande took zero shit on social media
Thank u, next.
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.
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’.
Alcohol ads with pro-drinking comments on Facebook 'boost desire to drink'
A new study has unearthed the power of alcohol ads online.
Kleenex scraps 'Mansize' branding from tissues over sexism accusation
The tissue company announced the move on social media amid growing criticism from the public.
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.
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.
Vogue Williams said she would 'pay good money' to delete a former relationship from the internet
Hm, wonder who she’s referring to.
Broadcasters warned about use of social media in presidential election coverage
‘Tweetgate’ somewhat overshadowed the presidential election in 2011.
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.
'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.
'I started to believe them': Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran breaks silence about online harassment
Tran deleted her Instagram account in June.
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.
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.
Tom Parsons visits Páidí Ó Sé's statue, Thomas Barr soaks in victory 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.
Poll: Have you ever checked your social media accounts while driving?
A new survey suggests that one in four Irish people have checked their social media while driving. But are you one of them?
'He hasn't violated our rules': Twitter chief defends not suspending Infowars' Alex Jones
Apple, Facebook, Spotify and YouTube have all banned Alex Jones, who runs the website Infowars.
People seeking surgery to look like 'filtered versions of themselves'
There’s a new phenomenon called ‘Snapchat dysmorphia’, researchers have said.
'The time for apologies is over': Facebook launches inquiry following Dispatches programme
Workers at Irish contactor CPL who featured in the TV programme have been urged to take time off for their wellbeing.
Getting your van jammed outside Dalymount, dodgy adidas boots 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.
British MPs want a levy on social media sites to stem fake news
A leaked report makes the suggestion.
Poll: Would Facebook's moderation policies put you off using it?
Channel 4 sent an undercover reporter into Facebook’s offices to get an insight about how it makes decisions on what to delete.