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Social Netlurking

The action of observing friends or complete strangers from the comfort of your own computer via social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Myspace, Formspring, etc. When practiced correctly, a social netlurker can gather immense amounts of information on their subject(s). Any embarrassing and funny information gathered should be submitted to www.SocialNetlurking.com.
After last night's party, Amber was totally hitting on my 14 year old brother on his Facebook wall. I took a screenshot and sent it in to Social Netlurking before she could sober up, realize what she did, and delete it.
by katelynshelby August 11, 2010
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Social speedster

Definition: someone who plows through their social media feed like some crazed madman.

This "species" can often be seen scrolling endlessly in their Instagram feed, spending no more than one second per post or story. For social speedsters, the act of sending a snap is no more than a 5 second ritualized process. Upon impulse, they whip their phone out of their pockets, instantly jump into snapchat, and without preparation, posts a selfie. And remember this is all within 5 seconds.

But the most characterizing feature that distinguishes social speedsters from regular folks is their expressionless faces when browsing emotion-inducing posts. You'd expect laughter from funny memes or a "wtffff" from controversial/disgusting posts, but nope. Just a deadpan reaction.

Some scholars suggest that social speedsters are more often than not desensitized by all the content (noise) they consume, hence leading them to form an indifferent attitude. Ultimately, the dopamine-rewarding nature of social media is what drives the insanely rapid browsing.

The current largest demographic of social speedsters are: Gen Z, Millennials.
To see an example, attend any college (post-COVID obv). You will be able to witness social speedsters and their smartphone-wielding dexterity in the flesh. Heck, you may even be one!
by Obv troll is obvious December 26, 2020
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social knowledge management

A community where knowledge is shared, rated and redistributed ongoing.
A two-way wiki is one example of social knowledge management or a shared social space such as a social network or VR social space where information can be recorded and shared.
by Lisa K Padilla May 24, 2018
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Social Needia

A state of being wherein a person desperately seeks contact with anyone else they can on social media, like Facebook, twitter, Snapchat, etc., whether because they have little in-person interaction or just because it makes them feel validated.
Primus: "Holy shit, this chick has added me on Facebook like 17 times and I still don't know who she is."
Secundus: "Yeah, she's on Social Needia hardcore."
by Apokamptos April 26, 2015
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Social Pisstancing

When a pub closes urinals so no two pissers are next to each other. Not only is it a great way to slow the spread but it means no one can perv at your private parts while your enjoying a comfort break.
Social Pisstancing at its finest!
by Dennis Dusseldorf July 23, 2020
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Social Bug

A group of people all standing around one phone watching it, a social bug group
“Look over there, it’s another social bug group’
by EB Moonshine April 21, 2021
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social cropdusting

When someone walks into a room and seeds an argument over an intentionally dividing subject, and gets everyone upset with each other, and then casually leaves as the arguments continue to brew.
A group of close co-workers and I were having lunch in the cafeteria, when out of nowhere, Karen from accounting walks through and says "It's perfectly natural for Tom Brady to kiss his son on the lips.". Moments later, the anger and arguments between everyone defending their points of view had escalated to a point where nobody even noticed Karen had already left. Karen is a master at social cropdusting; she does it all the time. Karen is a bitch.
by USABooty June 8, 2023
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