This is a classic example of False equivalence. "Facebook is bad, therefore twitter is also bad".
I've honestly not seen anyone addicted to twitter. In fact, I've personally made many friends and learnt a lot through twitter. I've recieved opportunities as well.
"Facebook has been criticized for making people envious and unhappy due to the constant exposure to positive yet unrepresentative highlights of their peers."
This is bound to happen in each and every social platform. But I think in twitter's case, this is different. Most people I see aren't posting happy things only like on facebook/instagram. There's so much good content, news, memes etc.
Would you agree to me if i said "reddit is bad because i don't like one particular subreddit"
It's not about the platform, it's the content you're consuming. And not only consuming, content that you're interacting with.
And the "Money could have gone somewhere else" ah yes, the classic "this could have solved so many problems". The world works because buy stuff. if it's not directly affecting you, or well, anyone else outside twitter HQ, I don't see why anyone has any problem with it.
If you don't like twitter, just don't use it. Don't go around announcing your departure and then trying to convince others to do the same.
And where's the critisicm for twitter? I've been an active user since years and literally never had any problem.
On the contrary, yes, I left facebook and instagram because of all the reasons you mentioned, they are completely valid. Just don't apply to twitter.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
To be honest, I never bothered to look up for sources on the toxicity of Twitter because it has been very obvious in my own life until I finallly was able to quit the platform, six months ago or so.
And the "Money could have gone somewhere else" ah yes, the classic "this could have solved so many problems
Counter argument: the argument for free market capitalism is that it allocates resources in a manner that is close to optimal. And often this is true. Think WalMart or Amazon.
But here it clearly isn't. In fact it's hard for me to imagine a worse allocation of limited resources than $42 billions for Twitter. Maybe digging holes then filling them again?
It's not about the platform, it's the content you're consuming.
Your argument is too generous with the platforms, it can be used to excuse everything.
My counter argument is Kranzberg's First Law which states: “Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral.”
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This is a classic example of False equivalence. "Facebook is bad, therefore twitter is also bad".
I've honestly not seen anyone addicted to twitter. In fact, I've personally made many friends and learnt a lot through twitter. I've recieved opportunities as well.
"Facebook has been criticized for making people envious and unhappy due to the constant exposure to positive yet unrepresentative highlights of their peers."
This is bound to happen in each and every social platform. But I think in twitter's case, this is different. Most people I see aren't posting happy things only like on facebook/instagram. There's so much good content, news, memes etc.
Would you agree to me if i said "reddit is bad because i don't like one particular subreddit"
It's not about the platform, it's the content you're consuming. And not only consuming, content that you're interacting with.
And the "Money could have gone somewhere else" ah yes, the classic "this could have solved so many problems". The world works because buy stuff. if it's not directly affecting you, or well, anyone else outside twitter HQ, I don't see why anyone has any problem with it.
If you don't like twitter, just don't use it. Don't go around announcing your departure and then trying to convince others to do the same.
And where's the critisicm for twitter? I've been an active user since years and literally never had any problem.
On the contrary, yes, I left facebook and instagram because of all the reasons you mentioned, they are completely valid. Just don't apply to twitter.
I'm glad Twitter works for you.
To be honest, I never bothered to look up for sources on the toxicity of Twitter because it has been very obvious in my own life until I finallly was able to quit the platform, six months ago or so.
Counter argument: the argument for free market capitalism is that it allocates resources in a manner that is close to optimal. And often this is true. Think WalMart or Amazon.
But here it clearly isn't. In fact it's hard for me to imagine a worse allocation of limited resources than $42 billions for Twitter. Maybe digging holes then filling them again?
Your argument is too generous with the platforms, it can be used to excuse everything.
My counter argument is Kranzberg's First Law which states: “Technology is neither good nor bad; nor is it neutral.”