Comment on YSK that Stanford scientists examined what happens when people stop using social media. They found deactivating Facebook and Instagram significantly improved users' emotional well-being and happiness

aceshigh@lemmy.world ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  This is social media!

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  • aceshigh@lemmy.world ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    This is forums not social media. Anonymous conversations on topics that I’m interested in. I’m not following anyone and I don’t see anyone’s history.

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    • sep@lemmy.world ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      And most importantly, there is not an algorithmic feed. With a singular purpose to keep you hooked as long as possible.

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      • aceshigh@lemmy.world ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Well… mods and bots can push an agenda, but it’s usually not a big issue in smaller forums.

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    • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Forums are a type of social media.

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    • Perspectivist@feddit.uk ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Forums are a social media subcategory.

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