What happened to Tumblr?
Tumblr was the perfect example of digital democracy.
It was a place without boundaries, where communities could flock and feel safe.
Tumblr had it all, from tackling racial issues to sexual diversity to fan fiction.
This platform was a hit, with millions of users and billions of global views per month, until sex got in the way. Or, out of the way, instead.
Let us explain in this episode of Forensics: Tumblr.
On December 17, 2018, one decision changed everything for Tumblr. It was the beginning of the end.
The subsequent fall wouldn’t slow down, leading to the social network’s disappearance.
All that remains now is a graveyard packed with blogs and gifs.
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