The Different Herald

With the spread of internet memes and the increasing popularity of entertainment websites and blogs, two sites has become the newest trends: Tumblr and 9GAG. Millions of users visit and log on to these websites every day, and people can’t help but compare the two. The biggest and most important difference between the two is that Tumblr is a blogging platform, while 9GAG is a comedy website. It’s important to keep this in mind, amidst the many similarities between them.

Both sites let you message other users, and comment on and like the posts. Connections to Facebook and Twitter are possible on Tumblr and 9GAG, linking the websites and their content. (Although with 9GAG, you can also connect with Google+.) Both websites allow users to create accounts where personal posts and favorite posts from other users can be found.

For Tumblr, an account is a must and so 9GAG becomes more accessible because one does not need an account to view the pictures and videos posted. Registering is necessary only if you want to vote, comment, and upload. Tumblr allows you to post a variety of content: text, photos, quotes, videos, music and links about almost anything from love to tourist spots to current events.

9GAG mainly focuses on pictures and videos regarding memes and pop culture. They have similar content; one can even find the same exact pictures in both websites. However, 9GAG is more limited since a 9gagger has an upload quota of only two posts per day.

Tumblr doesn’t have any limit; you can post as much as you want. The dashboard on Tumblr’s home page is user-friendly since it seems never-ending – by scrolling down, it automatically loads the next posts.

For 9GAG, there are only nine posts for every page (thus the name). You can use keyboard shortcuts such as the J and K keys for easy browsing of posts (“like a boss”, as they say), just like in Tumblr.

Customization is something you can only do on Tumblr for you can choose and even make your own themes. The user can personalize the appearance of his blog by changing the fonts, colors, and layout. You even have the option to make the blog private if you wish. The Follow function on Tumblr is one essential element of the site. It lets you follow other users and lets you be followed. Another thing that makes Tumblr distinct is its reblog function. With this, you can repost another person’s work on your blog and react to it.

On the other hand, in 9GAG, there is a Fix feature that lets you edit a posted photo to make it funnier.

Tumblr and 9GAG are unique websites that offer their users entertainment and freedom of expression. Their various features meet the users’ needs and make blogging and surfing the net much more convenient and enjoyable.

So what are you, a Tumblr user or 9gagger?

I’m tumbling on Tumblr when i’m not happy, I’m 9gagging when i’m down. But overall, Tumblr is still the best