One of the most missed features was the raw efficiency of the filters. Finding a GIF with sound was a matter of a single, reliable click. The thumbnails were large and clear, filling the screen with enough detail that you didn't have to click into every single post just to see what was happening. It was a UI built for speed and discovery, favoring the "quick look" over the "forced stay."
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