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Okay, you have a point there. But in a way, that doesn't refute my point - the opposite of "learning how to navigate it effectively" is letting children have access to it on their own. It would need to be taught in school, by qualified teachers (who don't exist in sufficient quantity).
I am not so sure about this - because I have seen it evolve over the past decades, and as I previously pointed out, it's become mostly ads, propaganda and bullshit. The only reason people spend more time online is because of the addictive mechanisms in most modern smartphone apps. Me, not using those, I find myself spending less and less time on the internet.
Of course, children need basic training on how to use the internet, and I know it’s going to be tedious, but I will explain to them why I think it’s not good for them to use TikTok and Instagram—at least until they’re 14, 15, or 16.
You will, and I would - but for every person who's somewhat qualified to explain that, there will be dozens who aren't :/ And even for those who are, the children might not listen because ... well they're children and peer pressure is high in school.
I would absolutely favor a complete ban on corporate social media just because it gives billionaire scumbags a direct algorithmic wire into the brains of the most malleable, most vulnerable part of the population. And you can already see it in how young men on average have become more toxic, misogynist and authority loving in Europe & the DS (divided states, get used to the acronym)
That's sadly 100% true. I’m not against all corporate social media, at least not for now. For example, YouTube is my main source of entertainment, but I use NewPipe to avoid ads and algorithms. And I will try to teach my kids to do the same. My main concern is TikTok and Instagram.
That said, I’d rather see all corporate social media banned for children than continue as things are now. I would then tailor a solution for my kids that I see fit.
The problem with corporate social media is that things can go downhill very quickly - just look at shitter.... Imagine youtube got bought by the same useless dipshit who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth and never invented anything...
Otherwise, we're in full agreement, I guess :)
Oh God, please no.
Yeah, this was a very nice and fun conversation. :D