Social media

List the real name of the author if known followed by the screen name, otherwise just use the screen name. In place of a title, quote up to the first 280 characters of the post. If referencing direct messages reference according to the rules for personal communication (see 14.108)

Social media content can be subject to editing and deletion therefore it is advised that you retain a copy of anything you cite. See 14.106.

Note:

 2. Chicago Manual of Style, “Is the world ready for singular they? We thought so back in 1993,” Facebook, April 17, 2015, https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoManual/posts/10152906193679151.

Shortened Note: 

4. Michele Truty, April 17, 2015, 1:09 p.m., comment on Chicago Manual of Style, “singular they.”

Bibliography:

Chicago Manual of Style. “Is the world ready for singular they? We thought so back in 1993.” Facebook, April 17, 2015. https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoManual/posts/10152906193679151.