SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: i-node who wrote (746361)5/27/2021 4:50:27 PM
From: Neeka  Read Replies (1) of 794094
 
There are several alternatives to FB, but it is so entrenched that, despite their blatant censorial biases, losing any significant number of users is unlikely. Contacts are made, games are saved, special features are attractive, so people don't or won't make the effort to move. Change is also very hard and we're wired to avoid it if at all possible. I've read that 1/3 of the people on the planet use their platform, so there is a miniscule chance that another social media site could overtake them.

I have my own reasons for not using them, and they couldn't care less. They already have a captured audience, so there is a fixed permanence that would be hard to displace . Our only hope is if they are found to be operating in a monopolistic, or otherwise illegal manner. The censorship of certain Americans might be a way forward for lawmakers, but I have no idea what, if any kind of law(s) may have been broken?
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News