Tag: social networks
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The hashtag needs a refresh, says the man who created it
The hashtag has become ubiquitous on social media as a means of connecting conversations, topics and events. But 16 years after its invention, Chris Messina, the man who started it all, believes it’s time for an upgrade. In episode 355…
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T2: a new microblogging champion
When Twitter first appeared in 2006, it marked the start of enablement and empowerment of people who wanted a means of communication that was unfiltered, uncontrolled and unfettered. It would let you chat with your friends and engage in sharing…
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Early days experiences on Bluesky
Just over three weeks ago, I signed up for Bluesky, the new social networking service started by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and currently in private beta for users who join via an invitation code from someone who already signed up.…
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Perspectives on a Twitter-Mastodon tweetup-tootup
A few weeks ago, a small handful of people got together in a coffee shop in Reading to enjoy some good coffee and talk about the state of social media and developments with social networks. The conversation was clearly focused…
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How big a loss to society would Twitter’s demise be?
As Elon Musk continues remaking Twitter in his own image, I wonder what tomorrow’s Twitter will look like, if it survives the current carnage. The question of Twitter’s survival as a going concern isn’t a far-fetched point given the extraordinary…