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While I understand the idea behind it, you may be causing more of a problem psychologically in knowing that your friends are doing more while you're just watching. A hundred trips, engagements, or raises does nothing to boost your own self esteem.[0][1]

[0]: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/08/19/213568...

[1]: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/09/the-r...

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I totally agree. There's a problem of people spending too much time on social networks and only witnessing the positive aspects of their friends' lives.

That being said, I don't think Notably will contribute to it...that's not the goal! The point is to let you spend less time on Facebook, without the fear of missing out on important news.

There have already been some success stories like seeing an old friend move back into town that you wouldn't have otherwise known about :)

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