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Did you watch The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix?
30-Oct-20
Will it change the way you use social media? I am so grateful the documentary was made, it can be the beginning of accountability and change. It s incredible that none of the computer scientists who created social media allow their children to use it. They understand how damaging it is, I guess.
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  • No I canceled Netflix
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      • Sounds interesting, might watch it later.
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        • Yes was enlightening...don't use social media..never have
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          • No
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            • I have Netflix but haven’t watched this
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              • watched it - scary
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                • No as I don't use any social media anyway, nor do I have Netflix.
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                  • I dont have netflix so didnt watch it.
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                    • I don't have Netflix, but this sounds like it would have been an interesting doco. I was dragged onto Fb because that's the only way I can interact with my distant siblings & niblings. I post very little & mostly send private messages.
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                      • I did watch this doco! It confirmed everything I have thought about social media over the years. It's precisely why, I don't bother with this area of social media.
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                        • no real need to watch this documentary; already agree with it's premise 1000000, or so, %. So much technology in the hands of people so young and inexperienced in life, is bound to have rather dire consequences sooner or later - we're starting to hit the "...later". Hard core soc med should be banned from use by those under 30, and anyone over 30, who has the time and inclination to use it for recreational purposes. It's usage by anyone else should also be strongly discouraged.
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                          • Not yet but it's on my watch list.
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                            • No I know enough about it that I don’t need to
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                                • don't watch much TV, only news & current affairs.
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                                  • No...
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                                    • I haven't got NETFLIX. it is a waste of money.
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                                      • The dilemma is not social media, it is the fact that it is all anti- social media ,today more people were murdered by religious fanatics, there was not a word of sorrow from these ignorant fanatics for the people or there families, none of these so called leaders of these countries, offered a kind word of sympathy, there was only the burning of flags photos and effigies, are not lives more important than cartoons, are they so weak they cannot understand a cartoon, most of the people i saw on the various news channels today could not even read and write but hey, any fool can burn a flag, think of those who died today, what every god you believe in I'm sure he must be ashamed of your carry on, ashamed you would do this in his name, civilized people do not carry on this way
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                                          • I didn't have time, I was too busy playing with my stupid phone...
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                                            • Watched it after a recommendation from a cyber security specialist. It's really good that it was made but didn't personally provide me with much new information. I think it's aimed for people who don't really think about the negative impacts of social media and how these companies try to manipulate them. Also I don't have Netflix ;)
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                                              • Never heard of it and don't subscribe to netflix
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                                                • Never heard of it & dont have Netflix
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                                                  • No dont have netflix
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                                                    • No missed it but will certainly stream if I can to just see how realistic it s
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                                                      • I did not watch it but heard something about it. I tend not to use social media such as Facebook. I prefer Linkedin and Whatsapp for connection with people I know. Fake news and rumour are things I really dislike. Peer pressure is bad enough for young people when they face it in person.
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                                                        • WHO CARES
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                                                          • No.......what can I say.......booooooring.lol
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                                                            • never heard of it
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                                                              • Yes and no. I fell asleep on both attempts!
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                                                                    • I DON'T HAVE NETFLIX
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                                                                          • no didn't watch it. I don't use facebook any more probably not interested.
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                                                                              • No not subscribed but keep getting scam emails saying my subscription will stop if I don't pay at the link!
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                                                                                • no i don't have netflix
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                                                                                  • Oh their kids use it, the scientists just don't know. To get upset over a post or not enough 'likes' is stupid. The corporate giants should shut down social media for a week. With no option but to go into the great big world and actually say hello in person will improve people's wellbeing. Our internet was down for a day and our teen son's thought the world was ending!!!!!!! Got over it pretty quick though when I taught them how to chop up wood and to use a machete for the bramble ..... ooohh aaahhh shiny weapons lol.....OMG!!!! Mum can I use the chainsaw???????
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                                                                                    • I don’t have Netflix
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                                                                                      • Didn't see the show. I believe everything in moderation is (generally) ok. If I occasionally have 1 or 2 beers...I'm fine. Drinking x amount every day/night, I'm in trouble. As long as social media usage is not excessive, it should be ok. In saying that, I don't use much of social media.
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                                                                                        • no!
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                                                                                          • Fake News.
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                                                                                            • Havent seen the series but worth watch ing if need so
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                                                                                                • I haven't seen it but saw the negative influence it had on my daughter
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                                                                                                  • Did it stop her using social media?
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                                                                                                  • DisiePriscilla R 316016
                                                                                                    No, but she's very aware of these things and nearly 20!
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                                                                                                • I don't use social media (excluding Rewardia.com). Furthermore, you don't have to be a computer system analyst, computer programmer, or computer scientist (?) to realize how damaging - using social media can be to adults and children! Besides I don't own a TV and refused to pay for TV streaming services ( or cable/satellite TV) - for over four decades! Therefore, I definitely do not watch "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix!
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                                                                                                  • The what??? Never heard of it!
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                                                                                                    • No never even knew about it
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                                                                                                      • Not on social media and have no children on it either. The little I know of it though it sounds scary and dangerous.
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                                                                                                        • lol, best avoided ;} then, you can't overdose on it!
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