When I first downloaded Douyin(Chinese Version TikTok), I used it differently than I do now. I remember recording a short video at home\u2014nothing fancy, just me lip-syncing to a song. I even added a silly filter. I posted it, waited to see if anyone would comment or like it. And someone did. That small moment actually made me want to post more.<\/p>\n
Back then, I wasn\u2019t just watching\u2014I was participating. I followed people, joined hashtag challenges, left comments. Douyin felt like a place where I was part of something, even if it was just for fun.<\/p>\n
Now? I just open the app and scroll. I don\u2019t post anything. I don\u2019t comment. I barely even like things. The app just shows me what it thinks I\u2019ll enjoy, and most of the time, it\u2019s right. I can spend 1 hour without touching anything but my thumb.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a big difference from Web 2.0. Before, apps and websites needed to give people tools to create, share, and talk to others. Now, interaction design is more about making the experience smooth and effortless.<\/p>\n
I think Douyin is a perfect example of how we\u2019ve moved from doing things online to just watching things happen. And honestly, sometimes I miss being part of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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