It was a cold winter morning in January of 2017. The gray overcast skies reflected the reality of social media as we knew it: Vine is gone. What was once a hub for six-second momentary ha-ha’s was now a graveyard for all of our favorite comedians. The last remnants of Vine would be stuck in time on a YouTube compilation that probably has 10 million views to this day, hopefully getting AdSense revenue for that priceless time capsule. Does this remind you of anything?

For many, the pending decision to ban TikTok feels like the end of the world. Where else can users find content tailored to their interests by way of an enticing and efficient algorithm? This potential loss is bringing people together. As folks are coming to terms with the reality of a possible TikTok demise, they’re also forging meaningful connections through this tumultuous period. Not to mention, users are now flocking to a Chinese-owned social network, Little Red Book aka Red Note (or Xiaohongshu,) in hopes they’ll get their TikTok fix.