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Microblogging is a digital communication tool and a form of blogging that involves creating and sharing brief and frequent posts. The term was first coined as ’tumblelogs’ in 2005 and it became a widely used term by 2006-2007. Microblogging platforms, such as Twitter^[1] and Tumblr^[2], have transformed how information is consumed and shared. These platforms have empowered individuals to disseminate real-time news and information, acting as sensors or sources of information. However, they also raise concerns regarding privacy^[3] and security^[4] due to potential exposure of sensitive personal data. The global impact of microblogging is significant, with diverse platforms available worldwide and users embracing it for various purposes, from expressing creativity to marketing and crisis management. Despite some integration challenges, microblogging continues to evolve, impacting communication styles and social movements. Future trends suggest a shift towards more niche communities and privacy-focused services.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ Twitter ( Twitter )

1 Twitter is a widely used social networking platform, established in San Francisco, California in March 2006. The platform allows users to share messages, known as tweets, along with images and videos. It has undergone numerous transformations, including new features, interfaces, and ownership changes. Renowned for its user engagement, it reached 200 million active users monthly in 2012 and over 330 million in 2019. The platform has faced criticism for enabling the spread of disinformation, leading to the marking of misleading tweets. In October 2022, entrepreneur Elon Musk acquired the company, later rebranding it as 'X'. Despite some challenges, Twitter remains a significant player in the realm of social media.

2 Twitter, often referred to as a microblogging platform, is a widely-used social media network that was founded in San Francisco, California in March 2006. It was initially code-named 'twttr' and spun off as a separate entity in April 2007. The platform enables users to post short messages, known as tweets, and share multimedia content like images and videos. It also offers features like direct messaging, video and audio calling, bookmarks, and lists. Twitter has faced several controversies, including allegations of enabling the spread of disinformation and hate speech. However, it remains popular, with over 330 million active users by 2019. In 2022, entrepreneur Elon Musk acquired Twitter and subsequently rebranded it to 'X' in 2023.

2. ↑ Tumblr ( Tumblr ) Tumblr is a social networking platform, established in 2006 by David Karp and Marco Arment. This platform was born out of a need for a tumblelogging platform and saw rapid success, attracting 75,000 users within two weeks of its launch in 2007. Over the years, Tumblr's ownership has changed hands multiple times, with Yahoo! purchasing it in 2013 for $1.1 billion. Despite a rocky transition and unmet expectations, Tumblr remained operational. It was later sold to Verizon in 2017, and then to Automattic, the operator of WordPress.com, in 2019. Throughout these changes, the aim has been to revitalize and maintain Tumblr as a key player in the social media landscape.

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Microblogging (Wikipedia)

Microblogging is a form of blogging using short posts without titles known as microposts (or status updates on a minority of websites like Meta Platforms'). Microblogs "allow users to exchange small elements of content such as short sentences, individual images, or video links", which may be the major reason for their popularity. Some popular social networks such as Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, Tumblr, Koo, and Instagram can be viewed as collections of microblogs.

As with traditional blogging, users post about topics ranging from the simple, such as "what I'm doing right now", to the thematic, such as "sports cars". Commercial microblogs also exist to promote websites, services, and products and to promote collaboration within an organization.

Some microblogging services offer privacy settings, which allow users to control who can read their microblogs or alternative ways of publishing entries besides the web-based interface. These may include text messaging, instant messaging, e-mail, digital audio, or digital video.

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