• BenderRodriguez@lemmy.world
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      16 days ago

      I get your point, but it’s not some GOTCHA, like you think it is. I’m an adult and Lemmy doesn’t use algorithms to instill emotions or push ads. It also is moderated as to where hate speech is less likely. You can go on Meta products and make comments about gassing Jews, calling blacks monkeys, and so on.

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        16 days ago

        Ok so sounds like the problem isn’t actually social media then?

        Rather it is a question of the choices we make about the architecture and design of social media.

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          16 days ago

          Well, duh. That’s the problem. That’s what I’m saying. That’s like saying beer doesn’t cause alcoholism, the alcohol in it does. You’re being pedantic.

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              Every teenager, edgelord and redditor (but I repeat myself) thinks this way. That being some kind of contrarian/devil’s advocate dipshit is some proof or evidence of their mighty intellect.

              “Oh, but have you thought about this!!! It seems only I am so smart as to have such enlightened thoughts…”

              Every teenager is the Gotcha-Man and they think they’re unique and novel.

    • Zak@lemmy.world
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      16 days ago

      This is a forum.

      Forums and blogs could be classed as social media, but they predate widespread use of the term, and are fundamentally different from the corporate social platforms.

      It’s the combination of an individualized engagement algorithm and user-generated content that defines modern social media.

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        It’s the combination of an individualized engagement algorithm and user-generated content that defines modern social media.

        This is precisely what is supercharging this moral panic, people don’t automatically think critically about this and will bandwagon on social media = bad because it feels righteous and is easy unless WE force a more nuanced conversation.

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      16 days ago

      Social media is a terrible for us. Me included. It’s addictive - that’s why I’m here. It’s even worse for kids as it fucks up their social skills development. And we have the power to help them avoid it, just like we were lucky enough to grow up before it. Once they’re old enough they can then choose to fuck them selves up, like they can with alcohol, weed, porn, etc.

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        16 days ago

        Social media is a terrible for us. Me included. It’s addictive - that’s why I’m here.

        If that is how you feel I encourage you to start from a position of curiosity about what draws you here beyond a simple thought terminating comparison to an addictive physical substance or our sex drive.

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          15 days ago

          Yes, I can be introspective, thanks. Not talking about my personal weaknesses here doesn’t negate the point.