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TikTok sounds go silent as songs disappear from app::Videos across the platform have lost their audio in dramatic dispute

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

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