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      11-16-2016, 09:30 AM   #1
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Someone Explain Snapchat to Me

I get instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest...but what exactly is the purpose of Snapchat?

Since I can't see it without making an account which I refuse, I don't really understand why it exists with the other apps available.

Is it because the video is gone within a certain period of time and only your follows can see it for that short time? What seems dumb is that I'm sure someone can capture the video you posted and then it exists forever anyway.

Not seeing the purpose of it. Yes, I'm getting old.
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      11-16-2016, 09:32 AM   #2
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      11-16-2016, 09:32 AM   #3
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Good for talking to chicks without getting phone numbers. Only reason I use it. Makes Tinder a breeze.


EDIT: Nudes also disappear.
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      11-16-2016, 09:35 AM   #4
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I use it to take funny pics with my kids. I think the app itself is really clunky and not very intuitive.

Instagram is great though. I barely use facebook at all at this point.
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ig now has snap features and is way easier to use... it also provides a much easier follower base

snapchat itself is the worst app to use that i have ever seen... it in itself makes little sense, i think thats where IG is far better
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ig now has snap features and is way easier to use... it also provides a much easier follower base

snapchat itself is the worst app to use that i have ever seen... it in itself makes little sense, i think thats where IG is far better

I guess it depends on the intention of the user, also. Like I mentioned, I'd rather random chicks don't have my IG versus a SC page, where shit is more temporary. I'd say there are benefits to both, particularly concerning the nudes. But hey, maybe I'm just playing Devil's Advocate.
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Thanks guys...but I still don't really get it.

Can someone just concisely and clearly explain its purpose? Walk me through what it does. Forget that IG has the same features...why was it valued at $2b and has so many users that also have IG?
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What it is, essentially, is a temporary storyline that segments can be added to, incrementally. These individual segments disappear 24 hours after they are uploaded, and can only be viewed during the time that they are part of the "story".

For example, if you happen to not log into your account, you will never see what a buddy of yours has uploaded 29 hours ago, but what he uploaded 16 hours ago will still be there.

It also has a chat feature that automatically deletes incoming and sent messages, unless you specify to keep them. Instagram basically copied most of these features and now they have the same stuff.

I'm not sure why it's valued so highly, to be honest. Then again, most people are extremely easily entertained, so it doesn't take much. That is the social media I use least.
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When I was single I got boob shots a few times a week from girls I had h/u with and was still on good terms with. The amount of boobs on there must be staggering.

Since they disappear "right away" girls (and guys) feel a whole lot more comfortable doing silly and sexual random things.

As a 29 year old male, I approve of Snapchat (and think instagram, twitter, and Pinterest are a waste of time)
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We just send funny things, car related things, chicks asses/tits, etc. I like it that it's just like a quick little "hey this is what I'm up to" kind of thing. A lot of my close car buddies back in MI all keep contact through it which is cool.
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When I was single I got boob shots a few times a week from girls I had h/u with and was still on good terms with. The amount of boobs on there must be staggering.

Since they disappear "right away" girls (and guys) feel a whole lot more comfortable doing silly and sexual random things.

As a 29 year old male, I approve of Snapchat (and think instagram, twitter, and Pinterest are a waste of time)
I'm genuinely surprised that you're the only other person (so far) to have mentioned this. Like I said, all in the intention.
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@brianeck agree!

To OP: snapchat is another way for arrogant young gens to show off their life. "Like look at me I'm in a plane going on a vacation "
"Look at me, I'm at the gym working out"

The good thing about it is that all your snaps go away so you don't have a cluttered wall/profile page/history. Essentially everyday is like you just created a new account.
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As to why it was valued so much: Because snapchat sold to young people with idea that everything you post will delete and never return. This was their selling strategy in 2012/2013'ish when it was new.

That selling strategy was the reason a lot of people got it and did a lot of dirty and sexual things.

In early 2015, snapchat reinvented itself. It's now a full blown social media app. You can get lots of news and updates about what's going on in the world. There's a "Featured" section for reading up on the latest trends such as politics, science, fashion, sports, celeb gossips etc. These stories are presented in a nice short but very effective manner.

It's user base has grown a lot.
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snapchat will get you miranda kerr
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It's another cult where the mindless go to waste time
I see you have no friends/girlfriends...
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dick pics and twat shots

That's pretty much it
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dick pics and twat shots

That's pretty much it
LMAO was just gonna say it's a safe space or dudes who feel the need to send dick pics to a chick. And for chicks to to get slight confidence boosts by posing naked. It's all dicks and twats.

Humanity never ceases to amaze me. Every single advance we have in technology eventually some guy always finds a way to use it for the purpose of posing his dick.
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We just send funny things, car related things, chicks asses/tits, etc. I like it that it's just like a quick little "hey this is what I'm up to" kind of thing. A lot of my close car buddies back in MI all keep contact through it which is cool.
I think this is a big part of it. Sometimes you want to casually share something that doesn't merit keeping forever (like posting on IG) or doesn't necessarily warrant comments/responses. Just a "hey, this was funny!" or "saw this on my way to work!" that you can send off.

And nudes.
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Humanity never ceases to amaze me. Every single advance we have in technology eventually some guy always finds a way to use it for the purpose of posing his dick.
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LMAO was just gonna say it's a safe space or dudes who feel the need to send dick pics to a chick. And for chicks to to get slight confidence boosts by posing naked. It's all dicks and twats.

Humanity never ceases to amaze me. Every single advance we have in technology eventually some guy always finds a way to use it for the purpose of posing his dick.
Exactly, do you notice all these messaging apps are now bringing "private" settings?
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I use snapchat to see Sara504 's endless collection of shoes posted to her story daily.

I kid, i kid.


Honestly, its kind of a cool way to communicate. The photos themselves arent' high quality, so they send quickly, take up no memory in your phone..

I've used it multiple times when i was single to lock it down with a girl.
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