Social media - xoJane

It Happened To Me: I'm Tormenting My Ex's New Girlfriend On Social Media

Alejandra Meza — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

As I tried to understand his actions, I went on a rampage against the girl. I just wanted to make her pay.

Putting Pictures Of Your Food On Instagram Is Making You FAT, Says Obesity Researcher

Lesley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

A Canadian psychologist says that sharing photos of your food on social media may signal a "deeper medical issue." I can't make this stuff up.

Some Restaurants Are Banning Taking Pictures Of Your Food And I'm Totally On Board With It

Rebecca — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500

Social interaction sustains us, so does ingesting food -- and when both are of the highest quality in a place designed with respect for that, taking a quick pic with my iPhone feels like giving the entire event short shrift.

DO THIS DON'T: Embrace Your Social Media Envy

Heather Sundell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I have actual physical reactions when I see my Instagram crush wear a new bold lip color, pose in a dark bar with a craft cocktail, or lazily lounge with her adorable husband and puppy in their adorable apartment.

Shame and Social Media: Should Parents Use Public Humiliation as Discipline?

Jessica Andrews of Clutch — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Parents are tapping into that fear of embarrassment with a new form of punishment: public humiliation.

Would I Choose Twitter Over Having Sex? Yeah, Probably

Kate Conway — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

I mean, not ALL the time. But sometimes it just seems like the lesser effort to scroll through a bunch of strangers' thoughts on Downton Abbey than to actually get naked with someone.

Dear Facebook: Please Update Your Gender Settings

s.e. smith — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:00:00 -0400

I’m not a “decline to state” or “it’s complicated.” I’m more than happy to state considering I write about it all over the Internet: I’m genderqueer.

HOW TO: Stalk Your Beloved xoJaners When They're On Vacation

Madeline — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:00:00 -0400

What's Emily eating for breakfast? Which videogame is Lesley playing today?

Would You Give Up Your Cell Phone During a Meal for 5% Off the Bill?

Daisy — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:30:00 -0400

When you come visit me at my open casket funeral, look closely: I bet my fingers will be tightly clutching my iPhone.

Instagram Makes Me Feel Old and Boring and I Don't Think It's Instagram's Fault

Emily — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0400

Here are some things I have posted on Instagram so far: the recovery literature stacked up on my nightstand, my daily gratitude list, my bookshelf covered in stuffed animals. I mean, YAWN.

Activists Parody Shell, Hilarity Ensues

s.e. smith — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:30:18 -0400

In the course of making a fake bad social media campaign, the activists created a big social media problem for Shell, which was, of course, precisely the goal.

Give xoJane UK Some Twitter Love

Rebecca Holman — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:15:54 -0400

Get involved with our Twitter pub quiz on Sunday and you could win a beauty bag if you’re in the UK. If you’re not, we’ll send you some love instead. That’s just as good though, right?

It’s Complicated: Navigating Friendships When Your Bestie Gives Bad Internet

Erika Stalder — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:00:23 -0400

Offline, she’s educated, considerate, hysterically funny, a feminist. Yet this online bitch is seriously making me re-evaluate our friendship.

Obsessed With: YouToo TV, The Public Access Future TV Channel of Your Dreams

Julieanne — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:00:28 -0500

YouToo TV tries to marry YouTube and television with predictably schadenfreudey results.

The Pinterest Challenge: Adventures in Inbred Dessert Pornography

Claire — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:20 -0500

How many different ways can you combine cookie dough, cake batter, red velvet, funfetti and cupcakes? Caution: Graphic dessert images head.

If This Then That: How To Rule the Internet Without Losing Your Mind

Claire — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:00:11 -0400

I just checked-in, updated my status, received an E-mail notification, s%ent an SMS, MM$, Tweet, G-Chat photo upl0aded a Tumblr pic, compl1e+ed hoot 89223### WTF I’m shorting out

Our Twitter! Our Tumblr! And Other Various Social Accounts For Your Interaction Pleasure...

Madeline — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:30:06 -0400

Get in 'dem!

Your Google+ Open Thread

Natalie P — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:02:22 -0400

The Google+ social mothership has landed! Do you believe the hype? Please join us for our OPEN THREAD THROW-DOWN!

Let's Be Honest: You Are Not 'Friends' with My Boyfriend

Natalie P — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:02:12 -0400

...so why pretend? Daisy and Natalie give their top 5 reasons why your friends should not "Friend" your lover on Facebook.