In the modern lexicon, it’s obvs all about the abrevs.
In all seriousness, brevity has its benefits, especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-infused society. Younger generations are enamored with acronyms, shorthand, and self-destructing content. These trends are part practicality (today’s communication tools enable faster, more colloquial online conversation) and part paradigm shift.
Internet culture is increasingly embracing the ephemeral. Presumably, this stems from a backlash to the permanence of (occasionally embarrassing) online content, social media sites that are oversaturated with said content, and “curated online personas” that ultimately come across as disingenuous. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | This new Breve smartphone champions self-destructing content
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