> More recently, after running a script found on here to unfollow everyone in my feed, I've noticed that Facebook will "invent" notifications - someone's birthday, an event near me, etc - to keep the dopamine slot machine going

They crank that stuff up when you haven't visited them in a while as well. It comes off a super desperate if you're not addicted, but I'm sure it must work on someone.

If try to disable your account, the last screen confronts you with big banners saying so-and-so will miss you if you leave Facebook.

Facebook is the most emotionally manipulative application I've ever seen.