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I absolutely agree that gamified, algorithm-driven social media should be banned for those under 16. My issue is how that should be done. I sure as shit don't w
by baggachipz 9mo ago
I absolutely agree that gamified, algorithm-driven social media should be banned for those under 16. My issue is how that should be done. I sure as shit don't want to have to present my ID to look at dank memes.
- JoshTriplett 9mo agoI don't think it should be banned, but I'm all for encouraging alternatives that use simple reverse-chronological and don't have the same tendency to create FOMO, a desire to check repeatedly, etc.
- Hizonner 9mo agoWhy for those under 16 in particular? It has no value for anybody at any age, and has apparently driven tons of adults insane. But the right answer is still to ban advertising. And I don't mean just to those under 16.
- glial 9mo agoAgree, targeted advertising in particular is a trojan horse for many other internet-fueled social ills.
- marcosdumay 9mo ago> But the right answer is still to ban advertising. Banning platform owned advertising on social networks is already impossible. If you have any concept that is broader than that, rest assured trying it will create a dystopia that still has advertising.
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- AngryData 9mo agoI assumed they meant banning most unsolicited advertising completely, even outside of social media. Advertizing is a scourge upon humanity. We know propaganda works and is generally bad, so why should propaganda be allowed to be used for money making purposes? Especially when money itself can and is used to influence politics even more directly?
- NoPicklez 9mo agoWhy not the same thing for alcohol? I think its fairly obvious why there are certain age restrictions for younger groups of people as they are more vulnerable.
- Hizonner 9mo agoBecause people actually want alcohol, whereas advertising is generally something they're stuck with.
- jsemrau 9mo agoIts not only gamified and algorithm driven. People are also monetarily incentivized for socially harmful behaviors. Irrespective of political affiliation. Political content is highly engaging and also highly toxic.
- Cornbilly 9mo ago>I absolutely agree that gamified, algorithm-driven social media should be banned for those under 16. I agree. It's purposely addictive and harmful to peoples' mental health. The current situation is akin to having absolutely no regulations on cigarettes. Personally, I'd take it a step further and ban targeting algorithms for all ages and pair that with strict data privacy laws that make the entire user data industry collapse.