Questions and Answers
Match the following platforms with their main features:
BBS = Early communication and file sharing over a network IRC = Real-time text communication in chat rooms Friendster = Early social networking site with user profiles MySpace = Major social networking site for music discovery
Match the following founders with their respective platforms:
Mark Zuckerberg = Facebook Jack Dorsey = Twitter (Now X) Jonathan Abrams = Friendster Evan Spiegel = Snapchat
Match the following years with their corresponding platforms' launches:
2004 = Facebook 2003 = MySpace 2010 = Instagram 2011 = Snapchat
Match the following key concepts with the respective platforms:
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Match the following platforms with their influences on later technologies:
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Match the following descriptions with their respective platforms:
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Match the following social media features with the correct platforms:
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Match the following platforms with their important milestones:
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Match the following social interaction types with their platforms:
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Study Notes
Bulletin Board System (BBS)
- Created in 1978 by Ward Christensen and Randy Suess, BBS facilitated early file sharing and messaging through modem connections.
- Users could post messages, download software, and engage in discussions, laying the foundation for modern forums and social media.
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
- Developed by Jarkko Oikarinen in 1988, IRC enabled real-time text communication in chat rooms.
- Gained popularity in tech communities and served as a vital platform for information exchange during events like the Gulf War, influencing group chats.
Friendster
- Launched in 2002 by Jonathan Abrams, it was one of the first social networking sites for creating profiles and connecting with friends.
- Although it faced technical issues and competition, it influenced later platforms such as MySpace and Facebook, shaping online social interactions.
MySpace
- Established in 2003 by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe, MySpace was notable for customizable profiles and music discovery.
- It played a critical role in artist promotion and community building but experienced a decline as Facebook grew in popularity.
- Started in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook introduced revolutionary features like the News Feed and “Like” button.
- It transformed social networking and digital marketing, currently engaging billions of users despite challenges related to privacy concerns.
Twitter (Now X)
- Founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, Twitter’s 140-character tweet format allowed real-time information sharing.
- Became essential for news dissemination, social movements, and public discourse, heavily utilizing hashtags and trending topics.
Snapchat
- Launched in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, Snapchat popularized disappearing messages and Stories.
- Known for its AR filters, it influenced communication, particularly among younger demographics through ephemeral content.
- Founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, Instagram emphasized visual content with a focus on photo-sharing and filters.
- It catalyzed influencer culture and became significant for e-commerce and social movements, boasting over a billion users.
YouTube
- Created in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, YouTube revolutionized video sharing and user-generated content.
- Emerged as a platform for education, entertainment, and social movements, attracting over 2 billion users globally.
TikTok
- Launched in 2016 by ByteDance, TikTok is recognized for its short, engaging video format.
- It transformed content creation and viral trends, significantly impacting music, fashion, and culture, while facing privacy concerns.
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Explore the evolution of online communication from Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) to social networking sites like MySpace. This quiz covers significant milestones in digital communication, including the introduction of IRC and Friendster. Test your knowledge of how these platforms shaped today's internet landscape.
