This year humanity has lost a rare source of light and happiness in the dark cavern that is the Internet. Yes that’s right, the much beloved social media, video streaming, video commenting, and video sharing contraption known as Vine has met its early demise at the infantile age of four.

After being brutally executed by its parent company, Twitter, the nation (including North Atlanta) is left in a state of either morning or casual indifference.

Various loved ones – or former loved ones – have experienced a range of emotions as they try to cope with such a momentous loss. Some like Amani Atwood, a freshman and former Vine enthusiast, are completely distraught. She called the platform’s demise “heartbreaking” and “world changing.” Sophomore Alex Reyes shared a similar if not more subtle reaction. “It’s definitely sad. Twitter should replace it with something,” he said.

Reyes also praised Vine’s clever concept of a six-second video. He said the short segment allowed for plenty of comedic potential.

Many North Atlanta students however expressed apathy about Vine’s passing. “I got bored with it years ago and I don’t really care,” said Hana Abbasi.

Senior Regan Rich echoed Hana’s sentiments. “It’s just like any other video site, so honestly I don’t care,” she said.

Some sadistic individuals were openly excited about Vine’s shutdown. Sophomore Khadija Jones took a cynically economic stance on the issue. “It wasn’t profitable anymore so it simply had to die,” she said.

Sophomore Emma Lawson said she never saw any use in the social media platform. “It was always stupid so I’m actually glad it’s finally dead,” she said.

No matter how Vine will be remembered, it certainly had its moment in the social media sun. And like MySpace, Club Penguin and a host of others, Vine is yet another forgotten site resting in its ignominious place on the Internet dust heap. Goodbye, Vine. Thanks for the fleeting six-second memories.