The Art of Being Intentionally Vague

Vagueposting: when you post something cryptic on social media that prompts everyone to ask what's going on, but you never quite explain it.

Vagueposting Champion - Never Elaborated Award Winner

What is Vagueposting?

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Intentionally Cryptic

Vagueposting refers to a type of social media posting that entails being cryptic and intentionally vague about the context being addressed.

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Engagement Bait

Often used as an engagement bait, gatekeeping or attention-seeking tactic that prompts friends to ask what's going on.

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Social Commentary

Commonly reactions to events, controversies and internet drama without outright naming who or what is being reacted to.

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Platform Agnostic

Commonly criticized on Twitter / X, Tumblr and Instagram. Related to subtweeting and "IYKYK" posts.

HALL OF FAME

The ultimate master of ambiguity. He knows things only SOME people know about. But he can't tell you.

The Vaguepost King - a humorous illustration of the master vagueposting

"I know things only SOME people know about. But I can't tell you."

- The essence of vagueposting

Official Definition

Classic Examples

Sam Altman vaguepost from 2016
Meta vaguepost with mascot reply
Daniel Howell commenting on NASA vagueposting