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Hi, just read an article about social media strike declared by Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger, and he invited all to join this strike. I have signed up the Declaration of Digital Independence,  and so wanted to share this news with you guys.

 

https://larrysanger.org/2019/06/social-media-strike/

 

This is article about Social Media Strike.

 

https://larrysanger.org/2019/06/declaration-of-digital-independence/

 

This is link to sign Declaration of Digital Independence.

 

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So is Larry effectively saying that you have to make a post on a social network to join this strike the point of which is to not use social networks for two days? The whole thing contradicts with itself, and I am personally unable to join because I don't use social networks, period.

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Just now, That Franc said:

So is Larry effectively saying that you have to make a post on a social network to join this strike the point of which is to not use social networks for two days? The whole thing contradicts with itself, and I am personally unable to join because I don't use social networks, period.

First I also thought about this contradiction. Then realized it is about spreading message in large numbers, so that it will get noticed. There is a hashtag too. The count of hashtag will cause significant impact in determining seriousness about these things in people. Btw, you can sign up for declaration if you agree with cause :)

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2 minutes ago, That Franc said:

So is Larry effectively saying that you have to make a post on a social network to join this strike the point of which is to not use social networks for two days? The whole thing contradicts with itself, and I am personally unable to join because I don't use social networks, period.

More accurately he's asking people to spam social networks with anti social network messages. But I agree it's not a great idea. There are free (as in freedom) social networks but people just don't seem to use them, and it's not like facebook is ever going to go decentralized - that would literally kill their business model. Not that I care if they don't make money, I'm just saying they won't do it.

 

The average Joe won't know what this is even about and those who do... why are they on facebook to begin with?

 

Also @SarveshZaps please follow the news posting guidelines. You need to write a summary of what the article says with some quotes and give your opinion at the bottom.

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Just now, SarveshZaps said:

First I also thought about this contradiction. Then realized it is about spreading message in large numbers, so that it will get noticed. There is a hashtag too. The count of hashtag will cause significant impact in determining seriousness about these things in people. Btw, you can sign up for declaration if you agree with cause :)

I also think that as long as people use social networks to make a fuss about something, it benefits the social networks, and nothing is going to change. Something like a "social network equivalent of radio silence" for as long as possible (months, years), along with telling your friends why you are doing it, will send a much more powerful message given that there are actually enough people that are dedicated to the idea, and not just bandwagoning without putting too much thought into it.

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19 minutes ago, That Franc said:

So is Larry effectively saying that you have to make a post on a social network to join this strike the point of which is to not use social networks for two days? The whole thing contradicts with itself, and I am personally unable to join because I don't use social networks, period.

If you want people to protest a toilet by not using it you hang up a sign on the toilet door, dont you?

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Too bad i can't participate as I don't have any social media lol

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51 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

Too bad i can't participate as I don't have any social media lol

YouTube is pretty much a social media site.

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10 minutes ago, pizapower said:

YouTube is pretty much a social media site.

YouTube is a CDN

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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You can call it whatever you like. YouTube is full of vlog channels.

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2 minutes ago, VegetableStu said:

I'd argue the other way and say internet forums are social media too ._. so....

yep

I live in misery USA. my timezone is central daylight time which is either UTC -5 or -4 because the government hates everyone.

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Reminds me of when people boycott gas stations.  

 

You have to go back in a few days anyway :P

 

People can't escape their natures.  Most LIVE on social media.  

"Do what makes the experience better" - in regards to PCs and Life itself.

 

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I don't. I have facebook and all they know about me from that is that once it rained and was bright. and that I do not change pfps.

I live in misery USA. my timezone is central daylight time which is either UTC -5 or -4 because the government hates everyone.

into trains? here's the model railroad thread!

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Just now, will4623 said:

I don't. I have facebook and all they know about me from that is that once it rained and was bright. and that I do not change pfps.

That's why I said most.

 

It's not hard to not be on Facebook.   But you're here, so it's similar.  

 

 

"Do what makes the experience better" - in regards to PCs and Life itself.

 

Onyx : AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3d / MSI 6900xt Gaming X Trio / Gigabyte B650 AORUS Pro AX / G. Skill Flare X5 6000CL36 32GB / Samsung 980 1TB x3 / Super Flower Leadex V Platinum Pro 850 / EK-AIO 360 Basic / Fractal Design North XL (black mesh) / AOC AGON 35" 3440x1440 100Hz / Mackie CR5BT / Corsair Virtuoso SE / Cherry MX Board 3.0 / Logitech G502

 

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Just now, jstudrawa said:

That's why I said most.

 

It's not hard to not be on Facebook.   But you're here, so it's similar.  

 

 

meh I spend most of my time helping people

I live in misery USA. my timezone is central daylight time which is either UTC -5 or -4 because the government hates everyone.

into trains? here's the model railroad thread!

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Just now, will4623 said:

meh I spend most of my time helping people

Sure, but it's worth noting you have a sig and a very social commentary statement in it.  Views and ideas come thru everywhere we go.  We do what we are.

 

Of course Facebook is different than a forum.  Tho I see that idea in the OP worthless as hell.

"Do what makes the experience better" - in regards to PCs and Life itself.

 

Onyx : AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3d / MSI 6900xt Gaming X Trio / Gigabyte B650 AORUS Pro AX / G. Skill Flare X5 6000CL36 32GB / Samsung 980 1TB x3 / Super Flower Leadex V Platinum Pro 850 / EK-AIO 360 Basic / Fractal Design North XL (black mesh) / AOC AGON 35" 3440x1440 100Hz / Mackie CR5BT / Corsair Virtuoso SE / Cherry MX Board 3.0 / Logitech G502

 

7800X3D - PBO -30 all cores, 4.90GHz all core, 5.05GHz single core, 18286 C23 multi, 1779 C23 single

 

Emma : i9 9900K @5.1Ghz - Gigabyte AORUS 1080Ti - Gigabyte AORUS Z370 Gaming 5 - G. Skill Ripjaws V 32GB 3200CL16 - 750 EVO 512GB + 2x 860 EVO 1TB (RAID0) - EVGA SuperNova 650 P2 - Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate 360mm - Fractal Design Define R6 - TP-Link AC1900 PCIe Wifi

 

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Steam Deck 512GB OLED

 

OnePlus: 

OnePlus 11 5G - 16GB RAM, 256GB NAND, Eternal Green

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 - Eternal Green

 

Other Tech:

- 2021 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered - 415hp/495tq 2.0L 4cyl. turbocharged, supercharged and electrified.

- Lenovo 720S Touch 15.6" - i7 7700HQ, 16GB RAM 2400MHz, 512GB NVMe SSD, 1050Ti, 4K touchscreen

- MSI GF62 15.6" - i7 7700HQ, 16GB RAM 2400 MHz, 256GB NVMe SSD + 1TB 7200rpm HDD, 1050Ti

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If you don't like social media, just don't use it. I don't get the big deal some people make over it. Other people can like stuff you don't like.

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2 hours ago, will4623 said:

I don't. I have facebook and all they know about me from that is that once it rained and was bright. and that I do not change pfps.

That is actually wrong. They know much more about you because your friends have facebook and FB searches their contact list. This is just one example.

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Just now, Teddy07 said:

That is actually wrong. They know much more about you because your friends have facebook and FB searches their contact list. This is just one example.

they might but then I would rather use the internet and let them know then not use it and be safer

I live in misery USA. my timezone is central daylight time which is either UTC -5 or -4 because the government hates everyone.

into trains? here's the model railroad thread!

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1 hour ago, Teddy07 said:

That is actually wrong. They know much more about you because your friends have facebook and FB searches their contact list. This is just one example.

To some extent that's true, facebook probably knows you exist - however from a contact list they can only get your phone number and at worst your address, which is mostly public information anyway. I'm more concerned about tracking habits and interests.

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7 hours ago, pizapower said:

You can call it whatever you like. YouTube is full of vlog channels.

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And nobody cares

I live in misery USA. my timezone is central daylight time which is either UTC -5 or -4 because the government hates everyone.

into trains? here's the model railroad thread!

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17 hours ago, huilun02 said:

Pathetic.

 

The best way to do a "social media strike" is to just tell people to use a DNS that will return the below addresses:

 

127.0.0.1 facebook.com

127.0.0.1 twitter.com

127.0.0.1 instagram.com

127.0.0.1 linkedin.com

127.0.0.1 tumblr.com

127.0.0.1 pinterest.com

127.0.0.1 myspace.com

127.0.0.1 plus.google.com

127.0.0.1 snapchat.com

127.0.0.1 flickr.com

127.0.0.1 gotinder.com

127.0.0.1 ask.fm

127.0.0.1 vk.com

127.0.0.1 meetup.com

127.0.0.1 tiktok.com

127.0.0.1 hangouts.google.com

127.0.0.1 kik.com

 

And lobby to have all ISPs incorporate into their DNS servers as well

Nice to see GrindR and Bumble are fine 

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