The 8 Possible Changes Tumblr Users Can Expect from the Yahoo Acquisition

With Yahoo's YHOO acquisition of Tumblr receiving the thumbs up from its board, pundits from across the web have engaged in all sorts of speculation about the merits of the Marissa Mayer-led purchase of the trendy social network. The $1.1 billion acquisition is Mayer's biggest gamble yet, as well as her first major litmus test as CEO of the search and email giant. While there's plenty of reasons to be excited, as well as skeptical, the deal is done, folks. It's very unlikely Yahoo will risk offending Tumblr's passionate user base by tinkering with any features too soon, but down the line, there will definitely be changes to David Karp's navy blue baby. Here are eight very possible changes that Tumblr users can expect from the Yahoo acquisition. Follow Alex Biles at @perfectlyaloof.