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CompuServe was important because it was one of the first services to let people go online, use email, and get news. It gave many people their first experience with the internet. -
SixDegrees was significant because it was the first site to let people create profiles and connect with friends online. It introduced the features of social networking that later sites like Friendster and MySpace built on. -
Friendster was significant because it introduced the idea of building an online community around real-life friendships. Even though it didn’t last, it shaped the design of the social networks that came after it. -
MySpace mattered because it was one of the first big social media sites where people could customize their profiles, share music, and connect with friends. It set the stage for how we use social media today. -
Facebook was influential because it made connecting with friends and sharing updates simple for millions of people. It shaped the way we use social media and interact online today. -
YouTube was influential because it allowed anyone to upload and watch videos online. It became a major platform for entertainment, learning, and sharing ideas worldwide. -
Twitter was influential because it let people share short messages and updates with a large audience in real time. It changed how news spreads and how people communicate online. -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) became popular on Twitter in 2008 because people started sharing old photos and memories online every Thursday. It turned into a fun, weekly trend where users post old pictures to connect with friends and reminisce. -
Hashtags were influential because they let users tag and organize content around specific topics. They make it easy to find trends, join conversations, and connect with people who share similar interests. -
Instagram was significant because it made sharing photos and videos simple and fun for users. It became a popular platform for self-expression and creative storytelling. -
Snapchat was unique because it let people send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. It became popular for quick, fun, and casual ways to stay in touch with friends. -
Snapchat Stories were influential because they let users post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. This idea of temporary, casual sharing became so popular that other apps like Instagram, Facebook, and even YouTube created their own version of Stories to keep users engaged and encourage more posting. -
TikTok (originally Musical.ly) was impactful because it let people create and share short, entertaining videos easily. It quickly became a center for trends, creativity, and viral content. -
Instagram Live was impactful because it let users stream videos in real time to their followers. It gave people a way to connect instantly, interact through comments, and share experiences as they happen. -
The Mannequin Challenge went viral when people started filming themselves frozen in action like mannequins while a camera moved around them. It became a fun way for friends, celebrities, and even sports teams to come together for a mindless, fun trend.