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  • Re: That sounds like problematic use

    From Kurt Weiske@1:218/700 to Mike Powell on Friday, February 13, 2026 11:46:54
    Mike Powell wrote to All <=-

    'That sounds like problematic use': You're not addicted to Instagram,
    says its boss - you're just 'binging' it like a Netflix show

    If that statement is allowed to stand in the face of a system designed
    with the help of behavioral psychologists to to maximize attention is a
    damning state of critical thinking in this country.

    Let's see them switch to a chronological feed chosen by the user and
    untargeted ads, then maybe they have a claim.



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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to KURT WEISKE on Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:39:02
    'That sounds like problematic use': You're not addicted to Instagram, says its boss - you're just 'binging' it like a Netflix show

    If that statement is allowed to stand in the face of a system designed
    with the help of behavioral psychologists to to maximize attention is a
    damning state of critical thinking in this country.

    Let's see them switch to a chronological feed chosen by the user and
    untargeted ads, then maybe they have a claim.

    I agree for the most part. The user has the ability not to use the product
    but I don't much doubt they've made changes to make it more addictive. I
    can remember when FB used to be more chronological and had few ads, so I
    know they've changed it over time.


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  • From Kurt Weiske@1:218/700 to Mike Powell on Monday, February 16, 2026 10:31:50
    Mike Powell wrote to KURT WEISKE <=-

    I agree for the most part. The user has the ability not to use the product but I don't much doubt they've made changes to make it more addictive. I can remember when FB used to be more chronological and
    had few ads, so I know they've changed it over time.

    If you haven't watched it, "The Social Dilemma" is worth watching. I
    think it's on Netflix.



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