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Any evidence to support that other social network like Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter don't promote such behaviors, what about communication platforms like iMessage,

Any evidence to support that other social network like Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter don't promote such behaviors, what about communication platforms like iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS etc. Do we have evidence that smartphone is not net harmful for tweens, teens and adults in general. Why isn't govt doing large enough meta studies on it? Is it Meta empire or social media or smartphones or Internet itself is responsible for mental health issues? And why does buck stop with Zuckerberg, not parents, school, govt. Why do under 13 have a smartphone? Is the usage monitored? Should Govt bring legislations on how much phone can be used for social media/video games by a child? Should bullying be handled at local level instead of a Corp controlling all?

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mlrtime 3y ago
Completely agree, The buck stops with parents. Meta should keep the filters and actively develop more filters that users want and enjoy. It can also create resources for parents to better deal with the risks of social media, the two are not in conflict.
- thrixton 3y ago
  For generations we’ve had this concern that technology leads to poor outcomes, Johnny just wastes his time watching TV/Gaming etc… Still, parents, due to various factors had to let their kids be kids, and fend for themselves. The kids didn’t seem to suffer massive mental health issues though, things pretty much worked out in the end. Fast forward, parents may be more overworked, or may be addicted to the same devices we’re discussing here, so things may be slightly worse, but we’re seeing massive mental health challenges (not solely as a result of insta etc…). Parents are ill equipped to cope with this from my experience, companies are weaponizing their apps to draw eyeballs with a level of competency never seen before, we have few defences, it needs to be on the co. / gov.

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mlrtime 3y ago

Completely agree, The buck stops with parents. Meta should keep the filters and actively develop more filters that users want and enjoy. It can also create resources for parents to better deal with the risks of social media, the two are not in conflict.

thrixton 3y ago
For generations we’ve had this concern that technology leads to poor outcomes, Johnny just wastes his time watching TV/Gaming etc… Still, parents, due to various factors had to let their kids be kids, and fend for themselves. The kids didn’t seem to suffer massive mental health issues though, things pretty much worked out in the end. Fast forward, parents may be more overworked, or may be addicted to the same devices we’re discussing here, so things may be slightly worse, but we’re seeing massive mental health challenges (not solely as a result of insta etc…). Parents are ill equipped to cope with this from my experience, companies are weaponizing their apps to draw eyeballs with a level of competency never seen before, we have few defences, it needs to be on the co. / gov.