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How platforms die (doctorow.medium.com)
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A great read on what's happening to the social platforms around us.

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[–] Seth 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Excellent read, thank you for sharing! I have deleted all my socials except for discord and Facebook, and holy shit Facebook is so bad now. I dont have the app, and I pretty much always stay away from my wall. I just use it for messenger, because they're right. Everyone has it and its too hard to get them off it.

[–] SteveDinn 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm sure I'm not the only one in this boat, but Facebook is just about the only way I can communicate with most of my family right now. They don't really use email, and other social media is FAR beyond their technical capabilities. I don't understand why this is, but it is the case nonetheless.

[–] blitzen 2 points 2 years ago

On the topic of staying on Facebook for Messenger, I’ve taken the stance that asks ‘why is it up to me to use a proprietary and ad-driven service to stay in touch but others’ refusal to email is tolerated.’ My family has my email address, they can contact me if they want.

[–] glandrid 1 points 2 years ago

Sad, but true.