Humans are complex. We hold thoughts, we remember things said to us and things we have said to others, we remember happiness, we remember sadness, we remember people that were part of our life, we remember what hurt us the most and we take this memories with us till the end of our time. But sometimes, feelings and memories can be overwhelming. When was the last time you felt like you needed to say what you are hiding in your mind out loud? When was the last time, the social constraints, empathy for others and concern for others around you stopped you from doing so? This is something that has become part of our daily life. At then end of your days, however, pent up secrets and unspoken words can build up the intensity. Many of us have busy schedules or little economic support to visit a local therapist every now and then. At the same time, we wish to share these secrets with people close to us. Still, what happens if these secrets involve them instead? Holding on to negative energy can really leave you exhausted (both mentally and physically) at the end of the day. This is where Whisper application gives you support. Learn how to save your sanity and save your positivity, hope and trust in others with Whisper application!
So, what exactly is Whisper application?
Whisper is a recently launched application and its purpose is synonymous to its title. Whisper is basically a version of anonymous social media posts. This means that whatever you express through Whisper will be readily available for viewership among Whisper application users and other social media platforms. However, these posts will refrain from revealing your name or any information that can breech the expected confidentiality. This application was launched in the March of 2012. Today, it includes a wide range of users from around the world (187 countries!)- all those who are looking for the peace of their mind. Users can also make a Whisper application account to simply read through the experiences of others. They have the option of not posting their own Whispers at all. Whisper is a product of WhisperText LLC company, co-founded by Michael Heyward and Brad Brooks; owner of TigerText, a mobile messaging application. By 2015, Whisper became promotional partners with NBCUniversal, Disney, HBO, Netflix and MTV. Statistics show that Whisper application has approximately 17 billion views per month- whether it’s the desktop website or mobile application!
Imagine you have a crush on your best friend. However, your best friend of 17 years is in a serious relationship with someone who they have liked since the beginning of High School. You see them interacting everyday; unable to do anything because you believe in the freedom of choice and expression. Regardless of the kind rejection, your feelings have remained the same over the years. Still, everyday life becomes hard for you to function due to unbearable distractions. You lack in your academia, making basic conversations with your family, picking out career choices for yourself; basically, you have a serious case of lovebird. Your heart feels heavy from time to time. Still, you are thankful for having a friend who understands you. But, sharing these feelings and built-up hurtful instances scares you. This can have the potential of damaging your relationship with them, according to your perception. Where can you turn now? You wish you could let it all out in hopes that you will move back to normal daily functioning. In times like these then, you might hear about Whisper application from people around you. This application is more likely to be popular among teenagers and young adolescents anyway. Now that you have discovered that an application that allows you to feel lighter without any consequences exists, what can this Whisper application do for you and how do you function it?
Whisper application provides its services free of any charges. This application is available on both; Android and iOS software. Whether you wish to share your secrets or be a secret eavesdropper, you need to learn how to get started with Whisper application. First of all, you will need to visit Google Play store on your Android phone and Apple Store on your iPhone. Search for Whisper and click on “Install”. Quickly then, it will begin the installation process and once that has completed click on the application. When you open Whisper application, you will be asked to “Turn on my location”. This is absolutely optional. Do not panic, turn on your application does not reveal your identity; however, it does reveal your location. With this, you will be able to view and read whispers posted by people in your neighborhood, community, immediate area and so on. Say if you are at your high school and you turn on your location with Whisper application; you will be able to view Whispers posted by anyone near you. Be warned; if you can view other Whispers near you, people around you can view our Whispers as well. Be sure not to leave any hints behind then!
With Whisper, you need to create an account. Be it for posting or following other whispers. In order to create your own account then, you will need to tap an icon that depicts a person at the lower right side of your mobile’s screen. From here, you will select Settings icon located at the upper right corner of your mobile’s screen. Once you open it, you will be required to mention your pseudonym. Make sure whatever you choose as your pen name, it does not reveal your identity to people who know you. After all, some of us are really good at taking a wild guess; one that is accurate too. Make sure the username that you choose is not similar to any other username that you have used for other social media applications. This again, will reveal who you are in seconds!
With Whisper application, you can now chat without Whisper users anonymously. In the settings however, you can set whether you can to avail this or not. For example, you recently posted a heart-felt Whisper about your body image. It includes you being fat shamed at your work today and how upset that made you feel. It can also include your current weight and any other sensitive information. When someone else reads this whisper by you, they might wish to share or talk about a similar experience. They might also wish to leave a positive message by you or simply share their negativity. This chat functions allows users and you to indulge is that.
How to share secrets on Whisper Application!
When you have made an account with Whisper, you might find it difficult in first try to post your own Whispers. From your home screen, all you need to do is select a purple plus icon on the top right corner. Once you click it, a new window will open. In this window, all you have to do is begin typing your whisper. Proof read everything before you move on to the next level. Once you have made sue that your Whisper is completely anonymous, click on the “Next” purple button on the top right corner. In the next window, you will simply choose a picture for your whisper. While you can leave it blank, the picture background creates an aesthetic for the viewers. All you need to do is swipe right or left to choose the right picture. You also have the option of downloading this picture from your gallery. If advisable to use a picture that is relevant to your whisper. Once you have selected the accurate and most suitable picture, all you need to do is click on the purple “Post” button on the top right corner. Your Whisper will then be shared by everyone using Whisper application.
With Whisper application, other users can like your posts, comment on them, reply to it with a whisper of their own thoughts, send a private word or share it around. Whispers by everyone are categorized. At the top of your screen you will view the most recent whispers shared, the most popular ones and the ones near you if of course, you turned on your location. You can view who liked your whispers, who commented on them and when you tap on the username, you can view any whispers by them.
Unless you have shared your personal details with someone, Whisper application is absolutely confidential. Do not worry, no one will have any idea about who you are, where you are from, where do you study, and so on. You have a place where you can vent your deepest thoughts, opinions, secrets, observations and so on! Just make sure that when you type a whisper, when you choose a picture and when you reply to a comment, you do not reveal anything that can easily link people to you. Whisper application will do its part to keeping your secret, can you make sure you are keeping your own secret?
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