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The faults you are identifying are not related to the article. The implication of the article is broader. It would seem to imply that the statement Online soci
by dwaltrip 12y ago
The faults you are identifying are not related to the article. The implication of the article is broader. It would seem to imply that the statement
Online social networks are fine on a conceptual level...beautiful even.
may not be true. Of course, this topic needs further study.
- nardi 12y agoI agree. This comment seems off-topic. Not sure why it's the top comment.
- Havoc 12y agoOff-topic indeed & for that I apologize - was just mighty annoyed at the time & the semi related headline trigger a reaction. >Not sure why it's the top comment. The new FB app is universally hated - see app store ratings. I wasn't specifically aiming at that but looking back it makes sense that my angry comment resonated widely despite off-topic. Anyway - sorry for the derail.
- toufka 12y agoIt's entirely likely that the dark patterns mentioned above are part of the driver in the context of the article. Knowing and avoiding those dark patterns likely tip the sociological balance of the network towards a less fulfilling place.