I find it fascinating that birds just come with engineering instructions. Currently watching sunbirds build a nest at my balcony and I always wonder how they know how to do what they do
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A few days ago I commented that the Chinese on #Xiaohongshu are sensitive about #ChineseNewYear being called Lunar New Year.
I promised I will find the content explaining why.
Lunar calendar - Islamic calendar. Chinese calendar - lunarsolar.
Interestingly, President Obama may be the source of the Lunar New Year term.
I think due to the massive influence of English around the world this term started being used widely, which shows how culture can be influenced/misinterpreted like this. I think the Chinese are upset that someone can just come and rename their festival like this.
(fyi not every Chinese is offended by this btw. Generally Chinese in Malaysia don't seem as bothered, tho we call it CNY).
This is a really nicely written story about Little Red Book's sudden popularity with Americans.
It describes the origins of Little Red Book, and its surprising international orientation.
The article goes on to describe how ice-breakers like “Hello, I am a spy. Show me your cat” led to meaningful exchanges between Chinese and American users.
@TheConversationUS
#LittleRedBook #XiaoHongShu #China #Americans
Why are Chinese social networking apps so successful? As U.S. TikTok fans find themselves wary of the app's unstable footing in America, @restof.socialrestof.social investigates the "secret sauce" of China's social media platforms, from their addictive algorithms to their alluring shopping experience.
With these questions on #xiaohongshu I wonder how much longer the Chinese will remain patient 
Question to #Mastodon folks. What is your theory about why people have gotten so mean on commercial #socialmedia ?
My conversation with @justincox around his recent article (do read it, it's great) made me wonder about this. I think the migration to #xiaohongshu was eye opening to many because the environment there was more pleasant.
I personally think it's due to the high female demographic of xhs and also because of its strict moderation standards. It's like a strictly moderated subreddit with its own culture, and whose community actively helps the moderators moderate the tone of the app.
My theory based ony observation.
From REDnote (Xiaohongshu)
#communism #socialism #rednote #xiaohongshu
The communist cause is a liberation endeavor for all mankind. It aims to liberate all classes and nations, achieving freedom and equality for all humanity. This endeavor emphasizes the elimination of private ownership and the eradication of class distinctions, bringing society into a state devoid of exploitation. 1/5
Chinese man uploads videos expressing his opinion on Luigi Mangione and the U.S. healthcare system onto Chinese-owned Rednote. Doesn't get censored.
He then reposts these same videos on American-owned YouTube. All videos get taken down for "promotion violent criminal organizations"??????????
You tell me. Which country appears more free, and which one censors the truth?
After the accidental success of #xiaohongshu, #China is looking to use Shanghai as a testing ground for restoring global internet. 
Another difference between Mastodon and Rednote:
It's impossible for me to upload half of the videos I want to upload here no matter how good my internet signal is. On REDnote, I can literally upload a 1080p video in a couple of minutes with the exact same internet signal.
The developers at #xiaohongshu are probably working their asses off omg. Not only did they create translation capabilities in 3 days, they just added auto bilingual subtitles right after Capcut was discontinued in the US two days ago. I work in a software co and lemme assure you that kind of speed is INSANE
After spending a considerable amount of time on the socialist and communist parts of REDnote, I've noticed a difference between it and Mastodon. On REDnote, people tend to focus more on educating people on communist and socialist culture and theory, whereas on Mastodon, people seem to most focus more on criticizing capitalism. Both are obviously important, but I found this difference interesting.
So #tiktok is back to auto-banning "free palestine" comments. Even when I make them on my own videos.
Red is the first color of the rainbow!
Illustration by: Emiliana Kampilan
From REDnote (Xiaohongshu)
The great social media migration: Sudden influx of US users to 小红书 connects Chinese and Americans like never before.
The sudden migration of US users has created an unlikely platform for Chinese and American users to interact, with some American users appealing for respect and understanding.
Chinese users have warmly welcomed the newcomers, with some even sharing video tutorials to help them navigate the app.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/tech/rednote-china-popularity-us-tiktok-ban-intl-hnk/index.html
TikTok Got a Reprieve, but Americans and Chinese Are Still on RedNote - The Chinese social media app, popular in the United States a week after being flooded by ... - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/business/tiktok-ban-rednote-xiaohongshu-adapts.html #unitedstatespoliticsandgovernment #xiaohongshu(mobileapp) #tiktok(bytedance) #lawandlegislation #unitedstates #socialmedia #rednote #china
TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet - China’s internet companies and their hard-working, resourceful professionals make world-c... - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/business/tiktok-red-note-china-internet.html #unitedstatespoliticsandgovernment #beijingbytedancetechnologycoltd #antfinancialservicesgroup #computersandtheinternet #alibabagroupholdingltd #xiaohongshu(mobileapp) #tiktok(bytedance) #lawandlegislation #wechat(mobileapp) #supremecourt(us)
I still like Mastodon, but I love REDnote! I've felt far more relaxed and less stressed using REDnote than on Mastodon, where I usually just get into political arguments with people. I'm not leaving Mastodon since this is still a great place to engage in political discussion with people, which is very important, but I will be spending more time on REDnote.
The best thing about this TikTok ban fiasco is that it introduced me to REDnote, which I had previously not known existed, and now I'm never going back. Hopefully, this TikTok stuff pushed REDnote into the international sphere enough for it to gain more popularity and maybe even be able to become a major contender in the social media world outside of China.
