📜 The Birth of Online Pokes (1990s)
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🌐 Early Concepts (1995)
Date Event 1995 The concept of “poking” emerges in early online communities, where users nudge each other to get attention. -
🐉 The Rise of Instant Messaging (1999)
Date Event 1999 ICQ popularizes the idea of sending brief nudges or “pokes” using instant messaging.
🥳 Social Media Expansion (2000s)
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🦄 Friendster Launches (2002)
Date Event 2002 Friendster introduces « pokes » as a fun way to connect with friends. -
📱 Facebook’s Poke Feature (2004)
Date Event 2004 Facebook launches its “poke” feature, gaining massive popularity and becoming synonymous with online greetings. -
🐦 The Twitter Era (2006)
Date Event 2006 Twitter introduces the concept of “nudging” followers, paralleling the poke culture.
🌍 The Modern Era (2010s – Present)
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📅 The Evolution of Engagement (2010)
Date Event 2010 Poking becomes a less common interaction as social media evolves toward more direct messaging features. -
🔄 Revival of Pokes in Modern Apps (2016)
Date Event 2016 New apps and platforms rejuvenate the poke concept for a new generation.
🔮 The Future of Pokes
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🚀 Innovations in Digital Interactions (2023)
Date Event 2023 Emerging technologies explore creative ways to reinvent the idea of “poking” through augmented reality and virtual environments.
