Why I Distanced Myself From Social Media and Never Looked Back
When my friends hear that I am taking a break from social media, they usually show a surprised face and ask, “Why?” Like a lot of people, I used to check my social media feeds whenever I had a spare moment: when I woke up in the morning, when I had meals alone, when I […]
Addictive by Design: How TikTok Keeps You Hooked
Addictive by Design: How TikTok Keeps You Hooked You don’t need me to tell you that TikTok is addictive. Spend a few minutes on the app and you can see how easy it is to fall down a rabbit hole of cute animals, short-form comedy, and innovative DIY. There’s endless content to keep you engaged […]
Ten New Year’s resolutions for your digital life
New year, new you. Given that such a large portion of our lives are now led online, it only makes sense to make some New Year’s resolutions for your digital self. Here are 10 suggestions from the Digital Tattoo team for a fun and productive 2015: 1. Google yourself. Review what shows up in […]
UBC Snaps: the appeal of “disappearing” media
If you’re a UBC student with a Facebook account, you’ve likely already perused the UBC Compliments and UBC Confessions pages, and perhaps even made an anonymous contribution of your own. Given the exponential rise of Snapchat, a disappearing-photo sharing app, it is no surprise that UBC Snaps is the latest in a series of […]
The Job Hunt
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Messaging Apps
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Online Dating
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