Instagram Gets Video and Other Top Comments

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2. 11 Vine Responses to Instagram Videos

   Other commenters showed their support for Vine by using the hashtag #TeamVine, and some even used the app to respond to Instagram's big announcement. Dipo Jaysiah Doherty pointed out that, although Instagram's record time was longer, sometimes less is more.

   

3. Instagram Adds Video

   Sick of the bickering, a handful of readers like Leaundra Ross jumped in to say that each person was allowed to have their platform preference without cutting down the competitor.

   

4. Facebook Now Lets You Comment With a Photo

   After Facebook unveiled hashtags last week, the social network introduced photo comments this week.

   Although most readers were happy to hear the news, comments like Makeup University's pointed out the added risk from hackers and spammers.

   

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6. Hairy Stockings Are China's Latest 'Anti-Pervert' Trend

   Mashable readers could not stop talking about a viral photo of women's stockings covered in hair, which are meant to ward off unwanted attention.

   Although many people expressed disgust and shock, Scott Thornby pointed out that accessories like this wouldn't be necessary if perverted men curbed their inappropriate behavior.

   

7. Hairy Stockings Are China's Latest 'Anti-Pervert' Trend

   Jera Vincelli found humor in the unique fashion statement, but also lamented the fact that women had to go to such extreme measures to avoid harassment.

   

8. Facebook Now Lets You Comment With a Photo

   Ben Gollow worried that the addition of photo comments would overwhelm Facebook timelines.

   

R.I.P. Vine.

The farewell address to everyone's favorite short-form video-sharing platform could be found all over the internet after Instagram announced at a Facebook event on Thursday that they're supporting videos.

The split between Team Instagram and Team Vine swept Mashable's comments. Instagram's 130 million users were impressed with the advancements: video filters, front-facing camera functionality and 15 seconds to record versus Vine's six-second clips. Meanwhile, Vine supporters defended the platform and the possibilities of a shorter recording time. In an attempt to keep the peace, a small handful pointed out that each had its merits, and people were free to choose either one or both.

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The announcement nearly overshadowed the news that Facebook now allows users to add photos to comments. Most commenters were overjoyed to finally have this capability, although they said it felt overdue. Some comments pointed out that the feature would add a whole new realm of hacking, spamming and clutter on users' timelines. The biggest question on readers' minds, however, was when animated GIFs would come to the social network.

Outside of social-networking news, one photo out of China went viral online. Hairy stockings, designed to look like a man's hairy legs, made their debut on Sina Weibo, China's Twitter-like microblogging site. The bizarre accessory was created for women to ward off unwanted attention when their legs would be exposed in skirts or shorts. Although many readers were left cringing and confused, others noted that women shouldn't have to go to such extremes to avoid being harassed.

Would you wear a pair of hairy stockings? Are you #TeamVine or #TeamInstagram? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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