News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on U.S. users are leaving Facebook by the millions, Edison Research says. Parent comment

Re:U.S. users are leaving Facebook by the millions, Edison R... by baroffoos on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @11:26PM (#19325493)
No one wants choice either. Having 100 social media apps on your phone is not ideal. We want one choice that is also a good choice. That seems virtually impossible when companies are motivated only by profit and only kept in check by customers having a better choice or by government regulation.

If facebook was driven purely by the motivation to help people stay in touch with their friends and to find events going on it would be a truly wonderful platform. Virtually every issue on facebook comes from seeking profits. At least problems from facebooks side anyway. There is also the social issues of propaganda and jealousy but facebook would have more time to deal with these when they aren't making the company more money.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:U.S. users are leaving Facebook by the millions, Edison R... by oblio on Thursday March 07, 2019 @06:22AM (#19327197)
> That seems virtually impossible when companies are motivated only by profit and only kept in check by customers having a better choice or by government regulation.

Assume this in every situation and you'll never be disappointed ;)

[ Parent | on HN ]