Definition of «queue»

"Queue" in a social media context, particularly on Tumblr, refers to a feature that allows users to schedule posts to be published automatically at set intervals. When a user says they are putting something in the 'queue,' they are managing their digital presence so they don't overwhelm their followers with too many posts at once. It is often used as a way to delay the immediate embarrassment of a post, giving the user a 'buffer' period before the content goes live. This term has become a verb in these communities, describing the act of organizing one's upcoming content stream.