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[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com -4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Why are you blaming the people being used rather than the shitbags using the people ?

Or are you speaking of the addictive qualities of money and power uncoupled by compassion and empathy ?

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 1 day ago

I’m speaking of the intentionally addictive nature of social media and the short.

Addictions can consume anyone, even the educated. Though unless it’s food, going cold turkey is always a possibility.

We all still have choices. In terms of dopamine, those dopamine hits are available elsewhere. Shorts aren’t the only source.

Feels like watching ads to me. But I’m old, so I know what an ad break (usually 3-4 ads in a row, unskippable) on tv felt like. It’s almost the same head feel watching TikTok’s as those ad breaks from back in the day.

I’m not sure why you’re angry at me about shorts. I didn’t create the advertisement adjacent format, nor do I encourage its consumption. Pointing it out is like saying: Look! Sky! Blue!