Former Yahoo President Launches Social News App Raftr

The video discusses the need for a new platform for story-based conversations, highlighting the limitations of current social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in fostering meaningful discussions. It addresses issues such as trolls and fake news, and presents safeguards like phone number registration and content curation. The platform focuses on following stories rather than people, using a mix of human and automated curation to ensure relevant and safe content.

What is the main reason current social media platforms are not ideal for conversations?

• They are too focused on personal content.

• They do not support video content.

• They are not designed for ongoing story discussions.

• They lack user engagement.

What is one of the main issues with using Twitter for conversations?

• It does not support multimedia content.

• It is too expensive to use.

• It is not available in all countries.

• It is prone to trolling and fake news.

What safeguard is mentioned to prevent trolling on the new platform?

• Captcha verification

• Phone number registration

• Social media login

• Email verification

How does the new platform differ from traditional social networks in terms of content delivery?

• It uses only automated algorithms.

• It focuses on following people.

• It does not allow user interaction.

• It focuses on following stories.

What is the role of content curators on the new platform?

• To manage user accounts

• To write weekly content and link the best stories

• To design the platform interface

• To create fake news