This post was originally going to be about how social media symbols (Facebook 'like') have become a standard feature on many Web 2.0 platforms. After several hours of unsuccessful searching for articles or research on the phenomenon, the search began to shift towards how we (okay kids today) communicate outside of social media platforms.
Do you recall a few years back, 2013, when hashtag became popular? Thanks to a Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake skit on Twitter conversations, the use of verbalizing, and gesturing, hashtag went viral.
A little history on the beginnings of hashtag. It was first used by Chris Messina on Twitter in 2007. Chris suggested in a tweet, the use of hashtags for groups. What a concept, right? But in reading his Twitter feed on the first post with #, Chris mentions that Twitter resisted the use. He also says his intention was for the # to be used across the Web, not just Twitter specifically.
In the various articles and multiple searches, I found it interesting the various impacts Web 2.0 has had on communication. This includes personal relationships and our online interactions. I stumbled upon an article by Darwish and Lakhtaria (2011) on The impact of the new web 2.0 technologies in communication, development and revolutions of societies. I skimmed it, looking for my original interest in communication technique, so I have not read it as of yet for its actual study. What I did recognize, is the research of social media use is vast and has revolutionized society and the way we interact with each other.
Reference:
Darwish, A & Lakhtaria, K. (2011). The impact of the new web 2.0 technologies in communication, development, and revolutions of societies. Journal of Advances in Information Technology. 2(4). 204-216. https://doi.org/10.4304/jait.2.4.204-216
That is a bummer that you spend so much time researching social media symbols with out finding anything useful... But I am glad that you were able to connect with the #tag. It has become such an intrical part of how the internet works today. I think that it is very cool that Chris Messina was able to get so much traction with the #tag. It did pretty much what he suggested it should. It doesn't happen like that very often.
ReplyDeleteBTW - You put the wrong link in for the video. I searched it up though... funny video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dzaMaouXA)
You are simply amazing! I have never read articles on this subject matter that made so much sense. Your points are right on and solid as a rock! Thank you. A word that doesnt exist. Usually used by dumbasses who really mean to use the word intrical. Define Dictionary Meaning is an easy to use platform where anyone can create and share short informal definition of any word. Best thing is, its free and you can even contribute without creating an account.
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