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It's simple really, just stop participating in that evil experiment. From the outside, you look like morons; talking to opposite sides of an algorithm while int

It's simple really, just stop participating in that evil experiment. From the outside, you look like morons; talking to opposite sides of an algorithm while interpreting what comes out as reality. It's been proven over and over again that consuming that crap makes everyone feel bad and hate each other. There are plenty of alternatives, but this one is mine: https://github.com/andreas-gone-wild/snackis https://github.com/andreas-gone-wild/snackis

wutbrodo 9y ago
> It's been proven over and over again that consuming crap like this makes everyone feel bad and hate each other. Consuming posts about theoretical math? Because that's them only content that the article talks about. I'd love to see the research that claims this.
- andreasgonewild 9y ago
  I was rather thinking about consuming bullshit lies about other peoples fabulous lives, algorithmically arranged for maximum impact. But yes, bragging about the size of your intellect falls in the same basket. Google it if you desperately need authority to back up common sense. Most of the stuff people post on Facebook just wouldn't be posted in a less twisted medium, and we would all be better off. I know I'm growing tired of watching adults, companies and even authorities do anything for a few like-clicks. It's sick and corrupting, and it needs to stop.
  - wutbrodo 9y ago
    If you think that posting things that interest you is bragging about your intellect, I think that says a lot more about deep-seated problems you may have than it does about Facebook. The thing is, I agree with you that many people's Facebook usage probably isn't particularly good for their psyche, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to use it healthily (at its core, it's just a communications medium) and the assumption that articles about theoretical math is "bragging about the size of your intellect" is honestly just pathetic.
  - detaro 9y ago
    > Most of the stuff people post on Facebook just wouldn't be posted in a less twisted medium The article clearly notes that he crossposts to Facebook. If you think someone posting professional content on their personal website is a twisted medium, I'm really curious about what isn't twisted in your view.
scottmf 9y ago
Comments on HN can be just as toxic. The only difference is people give a lot of weight to what's posted here.

wutbrodo 9y ago

> It's been proven over and over again that consuming crap like this makes everyone feel bad and hate each other. Consuming posts about theoretical math? Because that's them only content that the article talks about. I'd love to see the research that claims this.

andreasgonewild 9y ago
I was rather thinking about consuming bullshit lies about other peoples fabulous lives, algorithmically arranged for maximum impact. But yes, bragging about the size of your intellect falls in the same basket. Google it if you desperately need authority to back up common sense. Most of the stuff people post on Facebook just wouldn't be posted in a less twisted medium, and we would all be better off. I know I'm growing tired of watching adults, companies and even authorities do anything for a few like-clicks. It's sick and corrupting, and it needs to stop.
- wutbrodo 9y ago
  If you think that posting things that interest you is bragging about your intellect, I think that says a lot more about deep-seated problems you may have than it does about Facebook. The thing is, I agree with you that many people's Facebook usage probably isn't particularly good for their psyche, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to use it healthily (at its core, it's just a communications medium) and the assumption that articles about theoretical math is "bragging about the size of your intellect" is honestly just pathetic.
- detaro 9y ago
  > Most of the stuff people post on Facebook just wouldn't be posted in a less twisted medium The article clearly notes that he crossposts to Facebook. If you think someone posting professional content on their personal website is a twisted medium, I'm really curious about what isn't twisted in your view.

scottmf 9y ago

Comments on HN can be just as toxic. The only difference is people give a lot of weight to what's posted here.