The Digital Time Capsule: Remembering the Era of Stickam and "Sexyyhunn"

Stickam's unique "multi-dimensional" communication allowed users to embed their live feeds into other social sites like MySpace, making their private lives—and their relationships—instantly public.

Early video platforms encouraged everyday users to become "micro-influencers." People created specific personas to stand out in crowded public chat rooms and attract more viewers to their live streams.