Domestic media reported earlier this week that Renren users were unable to log in, encountering account and password errors. On Dec. 2, the platform confirmed it had suspended services, claiming that it is undergoing an “upgrade.” “Renren is undergoing an upgrade, much like trading in your trusty fuel-powered car for a new energy vehicle after years of use,” the platform stated on its website. “We kindly ask for your patience until our new car hits the road.”
tirsdag 17. desember 2024
China’s Facebook Goes Dark, Taking a Generation’s Memories With It
For Chinese millennials, Renren was more than a social media platform — it was a digital diary, a link to their classmates, and a snapshot of their youth. But in recent days, users have discovered that the site, once dubbed “China’s Facebook,” is no longer accessible, raising questions about the future of a platform that shaped an era of online socializing in China.
Domestic media reported earlier this week that Renren users were unable to log in, encountering account and password errors. On Dec. 2, the platform confirmed it had suspended services, claiming that it is undergoing an “upgrade.” “Renren is undergoing an upgrade, much like trading in your trusty fuel-powered car for a new energy vehicle after years of use,” the platform stated on its website. “We kindly ask for your patience until our new car hits the road.”
Domestic media reported earlier this week that Renren users were unable to log in, encountering account and password errors. On Dec. 2, the platform confirmed it had suspended services, claiming that it is undergoing an “upgrade.” “Renren is undergoing an upgrade, much like trading in your trusty fuel-powered car for a new energy vehicle after years of use,” the platform stated on its website. “We kindly ask for your patience until our new car hits the road.”
