The Growing Trend of Disconnecting from Social Media

The Growing Trend of Disconnecting from Social Media

Social media has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, with millions of people around the world using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to connect with others, share information, and entertain themselves. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend of people leaving social media platforms. While social media usage continues to rise overall, there are a variety of reasons why some individuals are choosing to disconnect from these platforms....

May 9, 2023 · 6 min · 1102 words · Saman Wijesinghe, Splendidpost
A Look Back, The First Social Media Site in the World

A Look Back, The First Social Media Site in the World

Social media has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to imagine a time before Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. But the truth is, social networking sites have been around since the early days of the internet, and they’ve been evolving ever since. The first social media site in the world was Six Degrees, which was launched in 1997. Named after the popular theory that everyone in the world is separated by no more than six degrees of separation, Six Degrees allowed users to upload a profile and make connections with friends....

March 30, 2023 · 3 min · 595 words · Splendidpost