Tag: online communities
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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…
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What a Difference a Day Makes: From Widows Groups Online to Lockdown Love Affair
Introduction: A message that changed everything What began as a quiet thread in a widows group online became a turning point during a time of isolation. The simple message, “I’ve been curious about you for a while, tell me about yourself,” arrived when hope felt scarce and routine had become a safe but hollow rhythm.…