This document contains references from various sources on the topic of whether social media has become a popularity contest. It includes statistics on teen social media use from Pew Research and articles discussing the relationship between social networking, vanity, and gaining popularity or validation through likes and followers. The references presented consider social media from different perspectives and debate if gaining popularity is a main motivation for participating in social networks.

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