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In reply to the discussion: Is there a viable alternative to Facebook? Should we start one? [View all]at140
(6,110 posts)4. Facebook is now far bigger than I ever expected
I can not believe computer software to link people is worth 100's of Billion dollars.
It tells me that people world over are more lonely and more isolated than ever.
And when I on rare occasions click on to Facebook, mostly it is people bragging about what a great time they are having.
Only reason I get on Facebook is to get news about my kids when they are traveling abroad.
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I see no benefit to any "social media". Of course any particular media is no better than the person
abqtommy
Nov 2019
#1
Social media is more recent term that covers forums like this, chat rooms...
WePurrsevere
Nov 2019
#25