Snapchat has decided to backtrack on a feature that allowed paying users to track how close they were to their friends' social circles. This decision came after reports surfaced that the feature was causing anxiety and insecurity among teenagers regarding their relationships.
The feature, known as Solar System, was part of the Snapchat+ subscription and displayed a user's ranking within a friend's 'orbit' based on communication frequency. The closer a user was to their friend's 'sun,' the closer the friendship was perceived to be.
