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A surprising number of 'iPad Kids' are on X, study finds (techcrunch.com)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Maybe it's because they have to? Keeping in touch with older relatives, following local events, etc

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I mean, you don't need Facebook to do any of those things you listed. People can still call, or text, or use a myriad of different messaging apps like Signal, Telegram, Viber etc.You don't need Facebook to find out about events or concerts and the like either.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I use discord and text messaging for my family. People keep telling me to get Facebook for marketplace but I'll use other sites for that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

I mostly use Signal and SMS for a few people. Facebook isn't worth it just for Marketplace. Online shopping isn't that important, let alone for second hand goods.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, apart from what another person said about alternative apps... Events organized by local communities or businesses are often advertised in Facebook only. I know of a few local businesses in my area with Facebook being their only online presence.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

And they are shooting themselves in the foot.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You are correct, however the reality is more nuanced. Good luck getting any of the old people in my family to try a different app for messaging. You can set it up for them, but hoo boy, "fixing" it when they move it or something else is a full time job and not worth the effort.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Yeah, I understand that too. Becoming the tech person for everyone isn't fun either.