Social Media
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RNZ (Ally / Adversary) : Police aware of online posts targeting Whanganui treaty signing
Social media is framed as a dangerous tool enabling threats and division
[loaded_language], [appeal_to_emotion]
“One of the dangerous mechanisms we have at the moment is social media.”
New York Post (Trustworthy / Corrupt) : ‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie reveals sister is ‘no longer alive’ 4 months after she went …
Social media and digital identity framed as tools for deception and erasure in criminal behavior
[loaded_language]: The article repeats Fowlie’s claim that his sister’s phone and social media were used to fabricate a false narrative, implying systemic vulnerability and misuse without independent verification.
“The individual(s) in possession of her phone used it to hide the fact she was gone, to ask for money and to create a false narrative that she was going ‘off the grid’”
New York Post (Ally / Adversary) : TikTok star Noah Beck’s mom put on leave from teacher job over explicit resurfaced video
Social media framed as a dangerous force exposing inappropriate conduct
[sensationalism], [vague_attribution], [omission]
“Several critics commented on the clip, which was reposted via Reddit earlier this month, referring to it as “disturbing.””
CBC (Beneficial / Harmful) : Should B.C. ban or regulate social media and AI for youth?
Social media framed as causing significant psychological harm to youth
[appeal_to_emotion], [loaded_language]
“It causes a lot of anxiety, a lot of stress. How do we crack down on that?”
Fox News (Beneficial / Harmful) : Gavin Adcock takes aim at Zach Bryan in brutal call-out
Social media is framed as a platform for public shaming and conflict escalation
The article centers on social media posts as the primary vehicle for the feud, presenting them as evidence of personal attacks and public drama rather than artistic promotion or fan engagement.
“On Tuesday, Adcock — who is currently promoting his new single, "Wannabe" — took to social media to share a photo of his near-fight with Bryan at an Oklahoma festival last year.”
ABC News (Ally / Adversary) : Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under …
Framed as adversarial to child protection efforts
Partial compliance highlighted, with Roblox singled out for non-compliance and others criticized for delayed or incomplete reporting
“Only Roblox, the gaming platform, has yet to agree to block access for children under 16. The company did not immediately reply to requests for comment from The Associated Press.”
ABC News (Safe / Threatened) : Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under …
Framed as a source of danger to children
[loaded_language] bundles multiple online harms (pornography, cyberbullying, scams, addiction) in a single phrase, amplifying perceived risk without contextualizing prevalence
“banning children younger than 16 from accessing digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction”
CNN (Legitimate / Illegitimate) : ‘Make me miss California’: In deleted tweets, Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow disparaged Middle America
Framed as a source of political illegitimacy when used by candidates
The article treats the deletion of old tweets not as a common political practice but as suspicious behavior, downplaying the campaign’s explanation that it is 'pretty standard for candidates,' thus framing social media history as a trap for political figures.
“A spokesperson for McMorrow, Hannah Lindow, said the campaign deleted all her tweets prior to 2020, describing it as 'pretty standard for candidates.'”
The Guardian (Safe / Threatened) : Indie music has been invaded by fake fans and cynical viral campaigns. Here’s how deep …
Social media is portrayed as a manipulated and unsafe space for authentic cultural engagement
[framing_by_emphasis], [loaded_language]
“Did you get more fomo than usual from last year’s Glastonbury? Did you see a video of Overmono or Lorde or Self Esteem that made you seethe with jealousy?”
The Washington Post (Beneficial / Harmful) : Trump is a target of political violence, but he’s hardly its only cause
framed as an accelerant of radicalization and political violence
[framing_by_emphasis]: The article explicitly identified social media as a combustible force that enables radicalization, especially among the mentally ill, linking it directly to real-world violence.
“And they are made more combust combustible by increasingly common rhetoric that portrays political opponents as mortal threats to society, as well as the accelerant of social media.”