>Thing is the overwhelming majority of social network users just couldn't be bothered to use other solutions before this Did you ever stop to think why? It's n

>Thing is the overwhelming majority of social network users just couldn't be bothered to use other solutions before this Did you ever stop to think why? It's not like the barrier of entry was high. People simply did not find it worth their time. Chances are, big social media isn't worth their time either, but people are kept there by social pressure and purpose-built addiction mechanisms. And you're spinning it as if this is some kind of positive thing. Connectivity is like food. The benefits to the person don's scale linearly. Forums and IM were already above the bare minimum. They were like a hearty meal. Social media today is like having a binge eating disorder.