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> They have to experience enough negative effects to reach out for help themselves. I think, when it comes to social media, the harmful effects are much more s

> They have to experience enough negative effects to reach out for help themselves. I think, when it comes to social media, the harmful effects are much more subtle and harder to identify and articulate than those for addictive drugs. There's a benefit in pointing out and elucidating them, as well and the mechanisms by which they operate. For instance, until someone told me, I didn't realize the Facebook app works just like a slot machine, except it dispenses small amounts of social affirmation and novelty rather than small amounts of money. I just hadn't made the connection.

LinuxBender 8y ago
In principal, I completely agree with you. I have just found the effort futile. This could be the circle of friends I have are just drawn to this. I see it as a dystopian story unfolding in real time. Then again, I saw the FB campus as highly dystopian and couple of my friends understood why.
- Lionsion 8y ago
  > In principal, I completely agree with you. I have just found the effort futile. This could be the circle of friends I have are just drawn to this. Yeah, I think it's more of a marathon than a sprint. Right now, I'm satisfied if someone's engagement is knocked down a level (e.g. heavy to moderate, moderate to light, light to none, none to deleted).