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0 points31337Logic4mo ago0 comments

Your reply was next to meaningless as it doesn't offer anything above a "well, that's just how YOU feel about it!".

Yes, that's true. That /is/ how the OP feels about it. But at least they were able to articulate their point and get a message across, along with an implied (albeit weak) "call to action", not meant to be taken literally. Although I'm sure, if polled, the majority of folks in this thread would agree with the OP sentiment. I know I do.

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dpark4mo ago

“I wish I could have CPS take away their children and put them in foster homes” is a pretty messed up thought to have in response to seeing a kid looking at a phone. It seems pretty reasonable to call that out.

> Your reply was next to meaningless

We’re on a discussion forum. “Here’s how I feel about what said” is basically the point.

rpdillon4mo ago

The purpose of my comment was to point out that just because you've found a solution that works for you does not mean it is generalizable and should be turned into a rule for the entire population.

lrvick4mo ago

To be clear on my views.

1. I am entirely convinced minors should not have smartphones and every study supports this being a net negative.

2. I feel most adults are better off without them too, but it is an adult choice. For most I suggest deleting a frequently used app ever month until you stop seeing benefits.

rpdillon4mo ago

The study we're discussing drew no such conclusion. There's a very disturbing pattern of studies coming out and being summarized by people with an agenda that choose to draw conclusions that are not supported by the study they're discussing. This is definitely true of social media studies, and I suspect it's true of mobile phone studies as well, although maybe you can provide a couple that you think are airtight and I can take a look.

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joquarky4mo ago

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

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0 points31337Logic4mo ago0 comments

Your reply was next to meaningless as it doesn't offer anything above a "well, that's just how YOU feel about it!".

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dpark4mo ago

> Your reply was next to meaningless

We’re on a discussion forum. “Here’s how I feel about what said” is basically the point.

rpdillon4mo ago

The purpose of my comment was to point out that just because you've found a solution that works for you does not mean it is generalizable and should be turned into a rule for the entire population.

lrvick4mo ago

To be clear on my views.

1. I am entirely convinced minors should not have smartphones and every study supports this being a net negative.

2. I feel most adults are better off without them too, but it is an adult choice. For most I suggest deleting a frequently used app ever month until you stop seeing benefits.

rpdillon4mo ago

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joquarky4mo ago

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse