>> It is quite bizarre we call them social networks.
They used to be social networks until they got littered with short-term engagement boosting content and ads. Facebook in 2006/2007 was so awesome.
They used to be social networks until they got littered with short-term engagement boosting content and ads. Facebook in 2006/2007 was so awesome.
It demonstrably reduces happiness and life satisfaction. It’s just bad.
And it’s easy to quit. Really.
Even later the groups function was great for many.
On balance it’s been bad, but it has its moments in the sun.
It was also a desktop experience so it wasn’t nearly as potent as it was when the smartphone showed up