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Pro TikTok take. It's easier and friendlier to consume. The algorithm is good at tailoring interests. But, it's more like TV than FB.
The march away from language continues. Facial expressions may be a rich form of communication but the kinds of ideas you can communicate with them are severely restricted. Literacy was hard won and now it seems like we're letting it go. Then again, maybe I'm just too old to understand.
What about videos of people dancing is going to hurt literacy. People will consume Apps instead of TV, neither are literature, but one you can participate in.
You may be too old to let yourself like new things. Where's the childlike wonder?
I don't use The Tik toks either, but let me not lose mine.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Was WhatsApp $1 to download back in the day, or did users pay after download via some kind of subscription?
WhatsApp used to cost $1 to download when it was just starting out — this was before Apple added subscriptions to iOS apps.
Remember, though, social media giants are monopolists and it's impossible to compete against them.
This isn't really small startups competing, though. It's a state sponsored/backed entity with more goals than just disrupting the market.
That the US Govt can just reap without sowing as the Chinese Govt does through state-run banks is just a convenience.
Is there any chance for facebook to buy them like they did instagram and whatsapp?
Pro TikTok take. It's easier and friendlier to consume. The algorithm is good at tailoring interests. But, it's more like TV than FB.
The march away from language continues. Facial expressions may be a rich form of communication but the kinds of ideas you can communicate with them are severely restricted. Literacy was hard won and now it seems like we're letting it go. Then again, maybe I'm just too old to understand.
The march away from language continues. Facial expressions may be a rich form of communication but the kinds of ideas you can communicate with them are severely restricted. Literacy was hard won and now it seems like we're letting it go. Then again, maybe I'm just too old to understand.
I'm just getting tired of seeing SHOCKED faces everywhere. Clearly, exaggerated faces lead to video views but I'm growing so averse to seeing it.
The march away from language continues. Facial expressions may be a rich form of communication but the kinds of ideas you can communicate with them are severely restricted. Literacy was hard won and now it seems like we're letting it go. Then again, maybe I'm just too old to understand.