Investigating Hashtag Origins and Their Influence on Language Use
In an era defined by rapid digital interaction, the first recorded use of the word 'hashtag' emerged in 2007 in the United States, signifying an unprecedented shift in how people organize and convey information online. Introduced by user Chris Messina on social media platforms, the hashtag symbol (#) quickly evolved from a simple notation to a critical linguistic tool empowering millions of users ...More
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