Hashtags are the start of an easier searching era. Typically hashtags are used to organize different sub groups within the social media square, a means to create spaces where people can discuss similar thoughts/topics, and even so that people can find specific media easier. I personally use them to find specific topics faster, when I want to connect to fans of a fandom. I use it to find art and even fan theories. Hashtags are by far the most useful way to navigate social media, specifically Twitter and Instagram. Another way I use hashtags would be when I make my own fanart/cosplays and I want people in that community to find it. Typically the order I would be writing each tag is character, series, ship, then any other tags I feel necessary. It helps with people reaching and actually seeing posts relevant to their own interests, rather than random posts about things they don't care about. Relying on just an algorithm for what you want is not easy, tags make is easier.
Hashtags are more than just a way to create spaces where people interact, but also to spread around information, resources, and general life help/tips. When it comes to politics information on current news is faster to find through a hashtag rather than a newspaper, or a news website. With hashtags the information can be given live, and is updated frequently. Yes this can lead to a faster rate of misinformation but much of the information gets filtered or called out directly before it becomes mainstream. I have also noticed that when it comes to hashtags the majority of information received will be more spread out politically, these are thoughts and information coming from real people in real time rather than a group of news reporters with a biased view, the normal people are swayed easily but when witnessing something(like videos, livestreams, or live reports) that is being reported to much it feels more personal and can be less confusing for people who can't understand politcial terms.
Overall hashtags can be more convenient than people initially realized.
That is pretty good and, at the same time, a simple explanation of the idea of hashtags, well done! :p
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