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  • criitz@reddthat.comEnglish
    187·
    9 months ago

    I don’t use TikTok, but this comment has it backwards. Life is too short to deny yourself fun for some kind of perceived superiority.

    • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      86·
      9 months ago

      Strongly disagree. Life is too short to spend your life on a toxic platform that rots your brain out

      • andros_rex@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        All social media platforms are toxic platforms that rot your brain out, including this one. TikTok is not uniquely terrible, like every other platform, you have to curate a quality feed. My feed has a lot of language learning, history, and fiber arts. I prefer long form content, but sometimes I learn about California redwoods while praying on the porcelain throne.

        I have concerns with children being on TikTok, but before it was TikTok it was iPad kids watching Elsa and Spider-Man pregnancy videos on YouTube. The problem is parental supervision.

      • criitz@reddthat.comEnglish
        910·
        9 months ago

        That kinda sounds just like a boomer opinion about anything on the internet.

        • 0xD@infosec.pubEnglish
          7·
          9 months ago

          While generally I’d agree with you, these apps are engineered to exploit human weaknesses to make a few people money and have real and measurable effects on the human psyche. From reduced attention spans due to short form or dense content, to problems with self-worth, these apps are literally bad for you if you engage with them a lot - which, again, they are engineered to get you to do. They are completely manipulative and not “just another fun thing”.

          You can also have fun by reading a book. Or making something. Or going out.

          • criitz@reddthat.comEnglish
            5·
            9 months ago

            Thanks, you make good points. I like your comment better than the one where the guy told me to eat shit.

        • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
          114·
          9 months ago

          That’s nice. Your opinion has as much value as a shit flavored lolly pop. Your favorite flavor.