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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by orzig on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @09:33AM (#39990541)
Look, I basically agree with the goal and am trying myself but: Try watching the Little League World Series on YouTube twice weekly for 4 years and you will have 1% of an understanding of why this is hard.
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Re:Yes, Social Media Is a Cause of the Epidemic of Teenage M... by doublerabbit on Wednesday April 10, 2024 @10:18AM (#39991004)
Its addiction and FOMO, you form connections. Even if you never talk to folk, you have an instant connection if the topic is to arise in face.

However if you previously and stopped watching and the conversation comes up you don't have have the up to date information to connect in to the conversation.

So because your part of the community by whatever feed you feel part of the community. The fear of not being part, subconsciously is what drives you to keep up the habit.

Same goes for all, communities, fandoms, cults; toxic or not.

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