• @corroded
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    1811 days ago

    Here’s an idea: Save your photos on your phone or computer. Back them up periodically. Send them over SMS or email to your friends and family if you think they’re worth sharing. Stop relying on social media to give the the dopamine rush that you could be getting by actually doing something useful.

    • @[email protected]
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      810 days ago

      Here’s an idea: Some people enjoy sharing things for close friends and family with a single post. Also helps building lost connection. There are already private Pixelfed instance for close family only.

      SMS and email only works for single or small group interaction.

      • @slumberlust
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        17 days ago

        Triangle of choice. Sounds like you are hesitant to give up one thing in exchange for less social media control. How do we make things better then, assuming everyone has a different thing they are unwilling to sacrifice?

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          17 days ago

          Striping all algorithm, ads, and any other harmful system, social media is simply a way to keep track and update hundreds of people and relation that you know.

          You can use it as a tool, without being addicted or dependant on it.

          • @slumberlust
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            5 days ago

            That’s true of drugs and gambling too. Would you support removing any government restrictions on those?