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A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by msandford »

sp332 wrote: post #102
res0nat0r wrote: post #93

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think this type of thinking and the Facebook comments show a larger problem with teens, in that people are posting crap on Facebook more for external validation from everyone to tell themselves they are cool/funny/popular/in the know etc. I'm 35 and don't post what I'm doing or showing off who I'm with every 30 minutes, and if I occasionally post something and no one comments on it, I don't care and I sure don't de…

Great, another over-30 holding forth on what the "real problem" with teens is. It's really not that different from how people act in person. If you say something in a group conversation and get no reaction, maybe change the subject.

Yes change the subject. That's "leaving the post up"

If instead you immediately demand that everyone forget that you ever mentioned an uncool or not intensely popular thing, that seems more in line with "deleting the comment"

Of course, I'm over 30 so what do I know?

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by daigoba66 »

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #3

This is filled with gems that old farts like me (I'm 30) don't have any idea about. If I don’t get any likes on my Instagram photo or Facebook post within 15 minutes you can sure bet I'll delete it. Super interesting take - it's as though they are posting not to show people stuff but to get people's approval for what they are posting. Simple but critically different in my opinion. Facebook is often used by us mainly…

I recommend watching this film: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/generation-like/. It's an updated version of this equally awesome film: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/.

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by unixpunx »

ahussain wrote: post #15
AndrewKemendo wrote: post #3

This is filled with gems that old farts like me (I'm 30) don't have any idea about. If I don’t get any likes on my Instagram photo or Facebook post within 15 minutes you can sure bet I'll delete it. Super interesting take - it's as though they are posting not to show people stuff but to get people's approval for what they are posting. Simple but critically different in my opinion. Facebook is often used by us mainly…

Facebook is also great for events. You can invite people you know even if you don't have their other contact info. I think you might struggle to 'bring everyone over' to a better group service. Part of the draw of facebook is that is everyone is already 'over'.

I don't know anyone working in tech that uses facebook. That would be like being an obese fitness instructor, your actions and your knowledge would be at constant conflict. Only explanation would be that these people are either lying or insane (psycho-/sociopath).

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by sp332 »

msandford wrote: post #121
sp332 wrote: post #102

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Great, another over-30 holding forth on what the "real problem" with teens is. It's really not that different from how people act in person. If you say something in a group conversation and get no reaction, maybe change the subject.

Yes change the subject. That's "leaving the post up" If instead you immediately demand that everyone forget that you ever mentioned an uncool or not intensely popular thing, that seems more in line with "deleting the comment" Of course, I'm over 30 so what do I know?

You don't have to make demands, people naturally forget little things said in conversations. Facebook remembers verbatim, in a searchable format. It even pushes your post into other people's "timelines" so you don't know who sees it or when. It's no wonder people get skittish, when Facebook gives them so little control over their content.

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by josephpmay »

crazypyro wrote: post #80
billions wrote: post #70

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Except Snapchat which refused acquisition so far

Probably because Facebook hasn't offered them enough billions yet. This article and author certainly seems to be promoting Snapchat well though.

Facebook could offer Snapchat 20B and Evan Spiegel wouldn't take it

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by applecore »

themodelplumber wrote: post #31

This is weird; the author possibly met with the CEO of Snapchat more than once recently: https://twitter.com/thatswattsup/status/546018511902867456 > Can't wait to visit my friends at @Snapchat again tomorrow :D https://twitter.com/thatswattsup/status/545326840940740608 > Loved hanging out with @evanspiegel yesterday, he's one of the nicest and more genuine guys I've met. Thanks for having me @Snapchat! ...influencer…

It's not uncommon for journalists to cultivate relationships with insider sources. In this case, Snapchat has a history of thinking very deeply about the future of social media: for example, one of their earliest and most influential hires is a sociologist and social media theorist.

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by dntrkv »

crazypyro wrote: post #74
Rainymood wrote: post #29

20/m/europe >In short, many have nailed this on the head. It’s dead to us. Facebook is something we all got in middle school because it was cool but now is seen as an awkward family dinner party we can't really leave. What? >Snapchat is where we can really be ourselves while being attached to our social identity. Without the constant social pressure of a follower count or Facebook friends, I am not constantly having…

This article is slanted in favor of Snapchat. You can be the real you, only on Snapchat! "Snapchat isn't like that at all and really focuses on creating the Story of a day in your life, not some filtered/altered/handpicked highlight. It’s the real you."

24/m here.

Snapchat has really taken over social communication in my group of friends. It's the number one way to stay in touch on a daily basis. I went from texting 4-5k messages a month, to less than a thousand.

If I'm walking down the street and see something I want to share, I'm not gonna post it on Facebook or Instagram because it isn't important enough and you are opening yourself up to be judged by hundreds, if not, thousands of people. Whereas with Snapchat, I can quickly take the pic, add a dumb caption, and send it to a select few people that I think might be entertained by it. Those people can then can either ignore it, or respond with their reaction or whatever. There is no pressure. No likes. It doesn't stick around for more than 10 seconds. Personally, I think they've done a great job with Snapchat. It does what it needs to do very well. Nothing less, nothing more.

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by pspace »

crazypyro wrote: post #89
jonreem wrote: post #86

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I'm about the same age as the poster and he's captured my age groups' experience of social media, including Snapchat, perfectly. Snapchat really is that big a deal.

Except these are all just anecdotes. I'm in the same age group and Snapchat use has definitely fallen off considerably on my college campus and some of my high school friends' campuses as well. The only thing that would prove any of this is real data, which seems to be lacking in every claim....

Same age group, Snapchat's appeal has also fallen significantly. It was cool last year, but not so much anymore.

Re: A Teenager’s View on Social Media

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Post by killerdhmo »

unixpunx wrote: post #124
ahussain wrote: post #15

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Facebook is also great for events. You can invite people you know even if you don't have their other contact info. I think you might struggle to 'bring everyone over' to a better group service. Part of the draw of facebook is that is everyone is already 'over'.

I don't know anyone working in tech that uses facebook. That would be like being an obese fitness instructor, your actions and your knowledge would be at constant conflict. Only explanation would be that these people are either lying or insane (psycho-/sociopath).

... what. Well, I'm in tech, and I use it. Same with my friends and coworkers. I hope you're not suggesting we're all sociopaths.
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