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Re:Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps by coralreef on Monday January 28, 2019 @09:05PM (#19023057)
- Snapchat didn't exist until 7 years ago, so not sure they qualify as a highly evolved corporate entity

- Snapchat solves a unique communication problem (the desire to express yourself without it living forever). It still solves this problem today, however so do a lot of competitors.

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Re:Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps by n1c on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @12:32AM (#19024007)
I _think_ they mean that it's the entities that post on the platform that are "highly evolved corporate entities fighting for attention".
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Re:Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps by SiempreViernes on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @04:45AM (#19025073)
That's a good point, most of the social media platforms have parts that are essentially lawless advertising space.
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Re:Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps by gaius on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @03:30AM (#19024727)
they qualify as a highly evolved corporate entity

Why not? You’re a highly evolved biological entity and you were from the very moment you were conceived! Evolution refers to your ancestors, not to any individual.

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Re:Snapchat weighs what was once unthinkable: permanent snaps by coralreef on Tuesday January 29, 2019 @01:52PM (#19028886)
Sure, but what does that actually mean?
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