Taking a break from social media makes you happier and less anxious

Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by xtracto on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @04:17PM (#31415791)

This made me think: Back in the 90s when I was a teen there were several magazines here in Mexico (ERES, Tú) and the "socials" section in the local newspaper which dedicated to show you the amazing life of socialtes and other famous (or not so famous) people. Teenage girls and boys used to buy and "read" those magazines to get up to speed on the latest gossip, but also just to see what these people were doing.

Do you think that was bad for kids those days?

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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by sizzle on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @07:11PM (#31417330)

compare reading a monthly magazine back then to today where it takes milliseconds to doom scroll through your unlimited, hyper-optimized for engagement “happiness highlight reel” social media newsfeed in the palm of your hand with 24/7 availability… yes it’s much much worse for kids today and both psychologically and behaviorally.

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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by OOPMan on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @05:20PM (#31416429)

I think there is a pretty key difference which is pretty obvious.

Said obvious difference being the near real-time interactive nature of social media.

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