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Re:Instagram hides Like counts in leaked design prototype by dman on Friday April 19, 2019 @10:39PM (#19704508)
Am not sure if you are joking. As someone who does not use social media much, are people so hooked that withdrawal would cause them to commit suicide?
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Re:Instagram hides Like counts in leaked design prototype by your-nanny on Saturday April 20, 2019 @10:51AM (#19706797)
I don't think that that is what was meant. When your social media activity doesnt earn likes is an example of not receiving reinforcenent.

Social media is both seen as contributory to rising suicide rates among youth, and integrated into suicide attempts (eg live broadcast)

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