Abstract: In one embodiment, a set of one or more metadata values may be obtained via a device, where the set of one or more metadata values indicate conditions present with respect to the device, the user of the device, and/or one or more friends of the user. Multiple media items in a plurality of media items may be identified by identifying at least a portion of the plurality of media items based, at least in part, on at least a portion of a second set of one or more metadata values of at least a portion of the plurality of media items and at least a portion of the set of one or more metadata values, where the second set of metadata values indicates conditions present when the corresponding media item was obtained, generated, or identified. A virtual carousel including the multiple media items may be provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for generating and awarding user-generated badges. In one embodiment, a user-generated badge may be generated in response to input received via a graphical user interface. The user-generated badge may be represented by a media token and have associated therewith a set of rules defining one or more activities to be completed. Activity data may be monitored via one or more data sources based upon the set of rules. An instance of the user-generated badge may be automatically awarded to individuals satisfying the set of rules.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a system and method for personalizing an online experience of a user based on the user's attitude. Attitude models are constructed from user activity data that are able to infer or determine attitudes for a user. Based on the attitudes derived from applying the attitude models, attitude profiles are created for the users. As a users engage in various types of online interactions, the attitude profiles associated with the users can be utilized to personalize the online experience of the user.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a system and method for personalizing an online experience of a user based on the user's attitude. Attitude models are constructed from user activity data that are able to infer or determine attitudes for a user. Based on the attitudes derived from applying the attitude models, attitude profiles are created for the users. As a users engage in various types of online interactions, the attitude profiles associated with the users can be utilized to personalize the online experience of the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a set of one or more metadata values may be obtained via a device, where the set of one or more metadata values indicate conditions present with respect to the device, the user of the device, and/or one or more friends of the user. Multiple media items in a plurality of media items may be identified by identifying at least a portion of the plurality of media items based, at least in part, on at least a portion of a second set of one or more metadata values of at least a portion of the plurality of media items and at least a portion of the set of one or more metadata values, where the second set of metadata values indicates conditions present when the corresponding media item was obtained, generated, or identified. A virtual carousel including the multiple media items may be provided.

Abstract: A method and system for managing sharing of content on an online sharing platform. The method includes receiving the content from a user to post on the online sharing platform, determining indicator position on one or more sliders associated with the content, acquiring preferences of the user based on the indicator position on the one or more sliders and displaying the content based on the preferences of the user. The system includes an electronic device that enables a user to provide content using one or more sliders. The system also includes a communication interface in electronic communication with the electronic device, a memory that stores instructions and a processor.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for generating and awarding user-generated badges. In one embodiment, a user-generated badge may be generated in response to input received via a graphical user interface. The user-generated badge may be represented by a media token and have associated therewith a set of rules defining one or more activities to be completed. Activity data may be monitored via one or more data sources based upon the set of rules. An instance of the user-generated badge may be automatically awarded to individuals satisfying the set of rules.