RickiTarr ,
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"You just use the internet to escape reality."

Yeah, sometimes I do, sometimes reality needs a bit of escaping.

BUT

I also use it to keep in contact with people I'd have very limited contact with otherwise.

I use it to make new friends, and be a part of a community.

I use it to learn information I would not have access to.

I use it to spread information and share thoughts I wouldn't be able to otherwise.

I use it to organize.

When I'm sick mentally or physically, I can still participate, even if I can't be there physically.

I use it when my social battery is too low for face to face meetings.

Yes, all technology can have a downside, but can we also acknowledge, for so many people, this is a lifeline.

RolloTreadway ,
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@RickiTarr I do use the internet to escape reality, and there's nothing wrong with that. I also use books, films, tv shows, and games.

But I can't help thinking that those who say the internet isn't real simply haven't explored the right places. For example: just yesterday, thanks to fedi friends, I learnt about the crisis in Kenya from people who are right there, on the ground, as it was happening. There's no way that could happen without social media.

RickiTarr OP ,
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@RolloTreadway I have a friend who always tells me how horrible social media is for LGBTQ+, Furry, Ace Aro, real nerds, ect, and I'm always like, Brother, I know a place lol

dan613 ,
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@RickiTarr I used books to escape reality. I used TV to escape reality. I used museums to escape reality. We all need a regular break from reality.

RickiTarr OP ,
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@dan613 SAME

dan613 ,
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@RickiTarr The funny thing is, I know more about the world from escaping into social media than I ever did from escaping into "socially acceptable" media. I vote at all levels now. I care about all levels now. I see the pain others are enduring now. Before I would have to seek out media to inform myself of these things. Now it finds me.

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