Gen Z and Millennials watched social media transform from friends following one another to every piece of content involuntarily entering a competition with the rest of the world to reach as many eyes as possible. Even if young people are not trying to go viral and just want to share real moments like a night out with friends, a small number of likes can feel like they’re falling short. They’re comparing themselves to influencers and creators with huge followings and seemingly perfect lives—and frankly, they’re tired of it. But some developers see this fatigue, and are re-creating spaces built off...
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3 New Anti-Social Social Media Platforms
As OG socials push ads and influencers, new platforms are positioning themselves to bring back the original vibes of social media…
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4/3/24
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