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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Forums are a type of social media.

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  • Perspectivist@feddit.uk ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Forums are a social media subcategory.

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