Article by Maddy Black
These transparent and even desperate appeals to the younger generation against the backdrop of his immense California mansion beg the question: how much do these celebrities need Tiktok? They’re regarded as trendsetters, the obsessions of tabloid magazines that desperately try and decode their elusive lifestyles. In the Tiktok sphere, they are not setting trends - they’re following them.

What Does It Mean to “Be Kind” in the Social Media Age?

Article by Damilola Omotoso
"Be kind" is something we are taught from childhood: to be kind to others and to ourselves. This simple mantra, philosophy or way of life has been co-opted in recent years to mean something else altogether. In the age of the Internet and the ever-prevalent social media, this phrase is often used in an attempt to shirk responsibility. The response "be kind" is usually employed when someone is trying to defend their (or someone else's) actions that could otherwise be deemed "problematic".