[suketk]

Social media by itself isn't all bad - if used correctly, it's an amazing way to connect.

The problem can be isolated to algorithmic feeds [0]. They encourage consumption over action, take you in unwanted directions and induce FOMO through overchoice and unrealistic standards. If you can eliminate them, these services magically become tools rather than escapes.

[0] https://suketk.com/feeds-considered-harmful

[mgraczyk]

> They encourage consumption over action

Unless "action" excludes things like "liking", commenting, and posting, this isn't true. Most feeds start out by trying to encourage "like" interactions because that's generally the easiest thing to directly optimize for. Next they encourage things like getting the viewer to post their own content, or leave a comment, or share the post.

I'd be happy to write more about how these algorithms work if you're interested.

[Jcowell]

I would be interested .

[fsckboy]

the issue with teens is not algorithmic feeds, it's social pressures, bullying, etc.

[howie7]

Yup. And the pressure accumulates and manifest differently.

There are a lot of issues using the Like/View/Click/Upvote count as a feedback signal of what to learn, pay attention too and emulate. Also the whole imposed subscribe/follow model.

[chalst]

My impression is that the optimisation of social media for engagement amplifies the impact of bullying and increases social pressure.

[Nasrudith]

People keep on insisting it is true, whole also showing a complete lack of understanding of what an algorithim actually is. It is the same level of garbage misunderstanding of "chemicals are bad for you".