Sleduyendo

Sleduyendo is a term used in online discourse to describe the practice of following a narrative as it unfolds across multiple media channels. It is not a standard dictionary word; it emerged in digital communities in the early 2020s to capture the act of watching, reading, and collecting clues across platforms—such as live streams, videos, posts, and comments—to understand a developing story or thread. The term is often associated with journalism, fandoms, and investigative communities.

Etymology and usage are not uniformly defined. Sleduyendo is generally treated as a neologism formed from roots related to “following” and “watching” in Spanish-speaking online contexts, though its precise origin is not universally agreed upon. Because it lacks formal lexical endorsement, evidence for its use is primarily online, where it appears in discussions about narrative analysis and cross-platform content consumption.

Practice and characteristics: practitioners typically begin with a central narrative or mystery and curate content across platforms, noting timestamps, corroborating claims, and sharing interpretations with others. The approach emphasizes chronology, cross-platform literacy, and collaborative sense-making, often involving community annotations, discussions, and collective verification.

Ethical considerations: concerns include privacy, potential doxxing, and the risk of misinformation through speculative synthesis. Responsible sleduyendo favors transparent sourcing, respect for consent, and avoidance of harassing behavior.

See also: online communities, digital literacy, media analysis, fandom studies, investigative journalism.