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Let's Whisper a Secret

There's yet another emerging trend in tech these days.  Secrets.  Anonymous posts.  While being anonymous behind a keyboard isn't revolutionary or new, apps that allow people to reveal themselves only through anonymity is gaining traction.  Sure, there has been anonymous posts on the internet since the dawning of, well, the internet, but recently I've discovered the specific apps of "Secret" and "Whisper" that really just allow you to post anything you want anonymously while getting anonymous feedback back. As social media continues to destroy human interaction while also somehow encouraging more connectivity (my original blog post on the subject can be found HERE  while two cool/sad videos that show the destruction of technology on social engagement can be found HERE and HERE ) it has paved the way for strangers to seek validation, advice, or thoughts from other strangers.  Or friends... as strangers.  The results have been a mixed bag. Let's f