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Why did formspring shut down?

Why did formspring shut down?

Closure and rebranding Formspring announced it would be closing over the months of March and April 2013. The reason for the closure was that it had “been challenging to sustain the resources needed to keep the lights on.”

Is formspring still a thing?

Formspring, one of the original social question and answer sites, has announced that it will be shutting down on March 31st. During its time, Formspring accrued 30 million active users and hosted four billion posts.

How do you use ASKfm?

How does Ask.fm work? 6 ways to get started

  1. Sign up for a free Ask.fm account.
  2. Add hashtags to your profile to connect with other users.
  3. Link Ask.fm to your existing social media accounts to find your friends.
  4. Follow friends, and have them follow you.
  5. Ask questions – anonymously or publicly.

How do you view ASKfm?

If you’re using the web or mobile browser, go to the top of the page and click on Friends. You’ll be able to search by username, name, or email address. You can also find them through any social networks to which you’ve connected your ASKfm account. You can do the same on your app.

Will ask FM reveal anonymous?

No. There is no ASKfm tracker and there will never be one. We take anonymity seriously and we guarantee that your identity will remain anonymous after you have asked an anonymous question. Please be aware of other sites, apps or programs that claim they can help you track other users – THEY CAN NOT.

What was the website where you ask anonymous questions?

Formspring.me is a new service that takes this feeling to a new level. It lets you invite anyone on the web to ask you questions, and gives you a platform to answer them. It’s your own personal interview.

What are good questions?

71 Good Questions To Ask Your Best Friends

  1. What embarrasses you the most and/or what’s been your most embarrassing moment?
  2. Who do you look up to the most, and what qualities do you love about that person?
  3. What would be your perfect day?
  4. What’s your biggest fear?
  5. How do you like to be comforted when you’re sad or upset?

Does ASKfm show who viewed?

Can someone know I viewed their ASKfm?

Following on ASKfm is anonymous. This gives you a chance to remain unknown to people whom you are following. However, you can still learn how popular your account is by checking the number of your followers!

How do you ask an anonymous question on the curious cat?

By signing into your Twitter account through the Curious Cat website (curiouscat.me), you have the ability to post questions anonymously or publicly to someone that can be answered by that person. You can also “confess” something through Curious Cat, either posting as your Twitter account or as an anonymous user.

Does ASKfm still exist?

Its headquarters was moved to Dublin, Ireland following its 2014 acquisition by IAC (who also own Ask.com). In 2016 IAC sold it to Noosphere Ventures, a California-based asset management firm….Ask.fm.

Type of business Social networking
Launched 16 June 2010
Current status Active

How do you answer questions on formspring.me?

You invite people to ask you any question they want (they can opt either to leave the question anonymously or leave their user info). Then, the next time you log into the site, you’re shown a list of pending questions in your inbox. You select which questions you want to answer and delete the ones you don’t.

What did Formspring, the anonymous Q & a forum?

Formspring was an anonymous Q&A forum. The platform saw a rapid growth on its launch: 1 million users in less than two months. It allowed people to anonymously ask questions and send messages to other users without having to sign up. Unlock your potential as a founder.

What’s the best thing to do on Formspring?

I answer everything honestly pretty much (minus like, bank details lol) so ask away. I like formspring, it’s fun… Spam away! I enjoy mind stimulating question.

Why are there so many problems with Formspring?

As with any other platform that gains its attraction for its anonymous features, Formspring’s users rushed in, but as the user base increased so did the problems that were associated with anonymity. Cyberbullying came to the level that several teen suicides were linked to the bullying that took place on the site.