📅 The Birth of Online Pokes (1990s)
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1996: The Concept Emerges 🎉
Event Details Launch of Six Degrees First social networking site allowing users to poke each other. -
1999: Introduction of Poking in Instant Messengers 💬
Event Details AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Added a feature allowing users to “poke” friends.
🌐 Expansion and Popularization (2000s)
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2004: Facebook’s Poke Feature 🚀
Event Details Launch of Facebook Introduced the iconic poke feature, enhancing user engagement. -
2005: Cultural Phenomenon 🥳
Event Details Poking Goes Viral Poking becomes a popular way to initiate conversations online.
📱 Modern Era and Innovations (2010s – Present)
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2011: The Poke App 📲
Event Details Development of Standalone Poking Apps New apps allowing users to poke across various networks emerge. -
2014: Poking in Gaming 🎮
Event Details Integration in Mobile Games Poke features incorporated into in-game interactions, enhancing social play.
🔮 Future of Online Pokes
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2023: Virtual Reality Pokes 🥽
Event Details VR Social Experiences Poking evolves into immersive experiences in virtual spaces.
For more insights on social media interactions, check out this comprehensive overview of their evolution. Remember, whether you’re using a poke to break the ice or simply to say hi, these small interactions can lead to bigger connections!