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Jul 7, 2018 at 09:08
How Tumblr has developed over time, the importance of continued attention by the developers, and the community consequences of seemingly minor features:
In 2018, Tumblr Is A Joyless Black Hole - Kotaku
In 2018, Tumblr Is A Joyless Black Hole - Kotaku
From the outside, Tumblr looks like a mess. As a platform that has become the main hub for people who like fanart, fanfiction and talking about ships,

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