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November 13, 2016: Newsletter #67
Can social media ever hope to be a reliable news source?

With the surprise (to some) outcome of the presidential election, it kind of goes to show that social media (SM) doesn't always have its finger on the pulse of today. Between Twitter, SnapChat, and Facebook, there is perhaps too much information to decipher. While many people claim to use SM as a primary news source, it seems to be as likely a tool to make news as to share or report it.
 
Do you think social media has a legitimate place in events such as elections? What services do you use frequently and how often?
 
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