Vine, a short-form video app that Twitter shuttered in 2016, could make a comeback to the platform following Elon Musk’s recent takeover of the social media giant.
The poll dubbed “Bring back Vine?” quickly drew millions of votes, with about two-thirds in favor of the idea of restoring the app. However, the outcome of the poll doesn’t necessarily mean the “Chief Twit” will certainly bring it back.
The final result of the poll as of Tuesday morning shows that nearly 5 million people voted, with 69.6 percent in favor.
Thousands of users have expressed their thoughts on the idea, including YouTube star “MrBeast,” whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, the second-largest American YouTuber in terms of subscribers.
“Creators hate [TikTok]. Nonsensical banning and de-platforming and deboosting. [TikTok] algorithm feeds users uninteresting drivel. Their TOS is spyware. The platform will be banned in America soon if they’re not careful and users will need an alternative,” Johnson explained.
Vine 2.0?
A rebooted version of Vine could have the potential to compete with TikTok. Originally launched by Twitter in January 2013, the once-popular video-sharing app was well-received and became the number one free app on the iTunes App Store just six months after being acquired by Twitter in October 2012.Musk’s confirmation regarding changes to Twitter’s verification process for accounts that are “authentic, notable, and active” will no doubt bring welcome relief to many users of the platform, given its current difficult and often confusing verification system.
