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This is a highly cynical view of Facebook and social media in general. I don't use Facebook very often, but I like seeing updates from family and friends. And F

This is a highly cynical view of Facebook and social media in general. I don't use Facebook very often, but I like seeing updates from family and friends. And Facebook is very useful for messaging and organizing events.

slackingoff2017 9y ago
It is. But I don't like the idea of using a platform designed to hook you in. Everything is about "engagement". Facebook is not above messing with your mood and life outlook to get more eyeballs. If you engage more when you're really sad that's what you'll start seeing. See this experiment: http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/06/everything-we-know-about-facebooks-secret-mood-manipulation-experiment/373648/ http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/06/everyt... Facebook published a study on emotional manipulation. Creepy at the least