Re:Meta is building a decentralized, text-based social network
by JohnFen on Friday March 10, 2023 @11:20AM
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I think the concept in general has been proven to be terrible on pretty much every count, so yes, I advocate ditching the idea.
> Should we go back to the days of communicating to each other via letters?
Or email, or phone, etc. There is no lack of other communications channels.
That said, I'm not in favor of banning these services. I just think society in general, and people in particular, would be better off if they stopped using them.
I haven't used social media for several years, and my life is in no way poorer for it. I miss out on nothing.
> Should we go back to the days of communicating to each other via letters?
Or email, or phone, etc. There is no lack of other communications channels.
That said, I'm not in favor of banning these services. I just think society in general, and people in particular, would be better off if they stopped using them.
I haven't used social media for several years, and my life is in no way poorer for it. I miss out on nothing.