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Social media is a plague on the world

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StandFirm · 08/01/2025 07:13

I've had it with those unregulated platforms which turn us into lonely, identikit appearance-obsessed, sad conspiracy theorists. They turn political debate into riots, democracy into mob rule. The irony of saying this on a public forum is not lost on me but the news this morning of Zuckerberg ending fact-checking on Facebook, the recent delirious outbursts on X by Musk and his ridiculous meddling into world politics have led me to delete accounts I had on those platforms. I still use WhatsApp as it's just a messaging service but the rest has gone. Anyone else feels the same?

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OzCalling · 08/01/2025 07:21

Uokhunnnn · 08/01/2025 07:17

YANBU. And the “but MN is social media!” crowd need to understand how algorithms work on X, Facebook, etc compared to sites like this 🙄

I’m fully aware of how algorithms work. However, the amount of absolutely batshit posts on MN is astounding as well as an increasing amount of extreme views and agenda pushing. If OP doesn’t like social media then this is the wrong place to be these days.

SharpOpalNewt · 08/01/2025 07:19

Uokhunnnn · 08/01/2025 07:17

YANBU. And the “but MN is social media!” crowd need to understand how algorithms work on X, Facebook, etc compared to sites like this 🙄

Oh you don't think there are algorithms on Mumsnet?

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StandFirm · 08/01/2025 07:19

OzCalling · 08/01/2025 07:15

& what exactly are you posting on right now OP?

I have said in my OP that I do see the irony of sharing my thoughts online whilst criticising social media! But I think it must be regulated because as it stands it's poison.

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Uokhunnnn · 08/01/2025 07:17

YANBU. And the “but MN is social media!” crowd need to understand how algorithms work on X, Facebook, etc compared to sites like this 🙄

OzCalling · 08/01/2025 07:15

& what exactly are you posting on right now OP?

stbeaker · 08/01/2025 07:14

I think what you probably mean is - that you don’t like platforms that largely disagree with your beliefs.

RedToothBrush · 08/01/2025 07:14

Social media is a plague says the poster on social media.

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