Tag: online communities
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The Structure of Psychopathology on Reddit: Network Analysis of Mental Health Communities in Relation to the ICD Diagnostic System
Overview Social media platforms have become crucial spaces where individuals discuss mental health challenges, seek support, and share coping strategies. This article synthesizes recent work applying network analysis to Reddit communities focused on mental health, aiming to understand how patterns of psychopathology manifest online and how these patterns relate to the ICD diagnostic framework. By…
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Digg Relaunches as a Reddit Rival: A Modern Twist on the Early Social Web
Digg Reboots as a Fresh Reddit-Style Community The once-dominant Digg is making a bold push back into the online conversation arena, repositioning itself as a modern rival to Reddit. Led by Digg’s original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, the revival aims to blend nostalgia with contemporary social dynamics. The move reflects a…
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Digg Reboot: A Fresh Reddit Rival for Online Communities
Digg Returns as a Reddit Rival: What Changes for Online Communities The once-busy hub of early social sharing is back in the spotlight. Digg, a name many remember from the early days of the internet, is rebooting under the leadership of its founder, Kevin Rose, and co-founders including Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian. The goal is clear:…
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Digg Relaunches as a Reddit Rival Aims to Redefine Online Communities
Digg Reimagines Its Internet Legacy In a move that nods to its early-2000s roots, Digg has relaunched as a public-facing platform designed to compete with Reddit. With Kevin Rose, Digg’s original founder, reclaiming the helm, the reboot aims to merge Digg’s historical strengths with modern social dynamics. Joined by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, the project…
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From Adolescence to the Manosphere: Has 2025 Been the Year of the Boy?
Introduction: A year of shifting narratives around teen boys The Netflix drama Adolescence, which follows the perilous arc of a 13-year-old boy entangled in a violent incident, has reignited a broader debate about boyhood in 2025. Across media and policy discussions, the question has moved from isolated headlines to a cultural pattern: are we witnessing…
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Threads expands communities and tests badges for top members
Meta Threads expands communities with broader topic options Meta’s social network Threads is stepping up its game by expanding the range of topics available through its Communities feature, the company announced this week. The move aims to deepen user engagement by giving people more ways to discover conversations that match their interests. While initially focused…
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Threads expands communities and tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads expands communities with more topics and new engagement badges Meta’s short‑form social network Threads is widening its communities feature, adding more topics and introducing badges to recognize highly engaged members. The move follows Threads’ recent push to deepen conversation spaces beyond its initial offerings, a strategy that could influence how people choose which platforms…
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Facebook Groups Adds Nicknames to Compete with Reddit
Facebook Groups Expands with Nickname Posts Facebook is brushing up its Groups feature by introducing nickname support, a move that signals a shift toward more Reddit-like interaction while preserving the platform’s identity as a space for community discussions. The new option lets users publish posts under a chosen username rather than their real name. It’s…
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Facebook Groups Embrace Reddit-Like Nicknames: A New Way to Post Under a Custom Username
Facebook Groups Gets a Reddit-Like Twist with Nicknames Facebook is adding a new feature to Groups that borrows a page from Reddit’s post-byline flexibility. Users can now post under a custom username within groups, providing a middle ground between posting under their real name and anonymous posts. The update aims to give community managers and…
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Twitch: From Live Stream to Mainstream
Introduction: A Platform That Began as a Niche Twitch started life as a spin-off of Justin.tv in 2011, riding a wave of gaming enthusiasm that quickly eclipsed other content on the site. What began as a focused hub for live gameplay soon demonstrated a much larger potential: live interaction, real-time communities, and a dynamic creator…