Signups opened this week for Loops, a short-form looping video app from the creator of Instagram alternative Pixelfed, reports TechCrunch.

  • @NineMileTower
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    1247 hours ago

    Dude, it’s the airport. It’s boring as fuck.

    • FenrirIII
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      275 hours ago

      You can have tons of fun at the airport as long as you don’t mind getting on the no-fly list.

      • @Lennny
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        466 hours ago

        Maybe the next one won’t be boring though

      • @jaybone
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        185 hours ago

        They should go do a crossword puzzle and get off my lawn.

      • SkaveRat
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        156 hours ago

        also not a fan of them, but people are enjoying it. so by definition it’s not boring for them

      • @NineMileTower
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        217 hours ago

        Millions upon millions disagree. Some people are alcoholics and some people can enjoy a drink now and then. It’s the same with short form video content. Not everyone is an addict and I like that I can search something and actually get answers instead of an article or 10 minute video begging for subscribers and 1/3 of the video being an intro.

        • @fubo
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          136 hours ago

          For what it’s worth, getting in the habit of making excuses for one’s use is part of alcoholism.

          • @NineMileTower
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            64 hours ago

            I’m not an alcoholic and I’m not addicted to TikTok because I watch it at the airport.

    • @[email protected]
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      126 hours ago

      Fair, but I traveled for a music festival and saw lots of people pulling up their phones to get a few hits of TikTok/insta when there was a small lull in action. And most of them were with friends. Just enjoy your surroundings.

      • @Frozengyro
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        85 hours ago

        I was at a party with a small group of friends recently. We were all talking in a group and then one guy started watching tik/insta/whatever with the volume on. Everyone kinda looked at each other like wtf? I asked our friend if he wanted to borrow my headphones to watch that. He took the hint and rejoined the conversation. I still was gobsmacked someone would do that while hanging out with people.

    • @[email protected]
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      6 hours ago

      The way you write tells me you are young.

      The older you get (and having a family of your own) the more you enjoy the quiet moments, just like the ones when you sit in an airport, waiting for the plane.

      It’s really feels like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

      • @NineMileTower
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        196 hours ago

        I’m 37 with 2 kids. Sometimes I watch short form videos to kill time when bored. I’m aware of the fact that it’s not great for me. I also drink too much caffeine.