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How sex made (and killed) Tumblr | Sidebean
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- Aug 1, 2026
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How sex made (and killed) Tumblr - ►To sign up for Taskade visit https://bit.ly/taskade-slidebean. To get a 100% OFF your 1st year of Taskade Pro use the offer code “Slidebean” at checkout. Only the first 1,000 people will be able to use this offer, so please don’t wait! - ► We simplify the pitching process. Our toolkit offers everything you need to build your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Get free access ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/tumblr #startups #slidebean #tumblr What happened to Tumblr? Tumblr was the perfect example of digital democracy. It was a place without boundaries, where communities could flock and feel safe. Tumblr had it all, from tackling racial issues to sexual diversity to fan fiction. This platform was a hit, with millions of users and billions of global views per month, until sex got in the way. Or, out of the way, instead. Let us explain in this episode of Forensics: Tumblr. On December 17, 2018, one decision changed everything for Tumblr. It was the beginning of the end. The subsequent fall wouldn't slow down, leading to the social network's disappearance. All that remains now is a graveyard packed with blogs and gifs. -- 0:00 Tumblr - Intro 0:34 Tumblr - Make It Yourself 2:40 Tumblr - The Rise Of Tumblr 3:21 Tumblr - Anything and almost everything 6:50 Tumblr - Big names 9:35 Tumblr - Culture, sales, and impossible goals 13:42 Tumblr - A not-so-dark future -- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories aro…