Yes, that's a bit of a longer title than usual. With the popularity of twitter, facebook status, or other micro-blogging sites, it seems to indicate what's important to our society right now. "I'll read what you say, instantly, as long as it's a soundbite". Fewer well thought out articles, no real discussion, just a tiny random thought. Don't get me wrong - this blog is a source of long winded and rambling random thoughts - I understand that. I also enjoy making FB status updates as well. But if those are the primary ways that people express themselves, that's a bit sad.
The other weird thing about these social network sites is that they seem to form homogeneous echo chambers where your only options are to "Like" or retweet someone else's soundbite. It's nice to show support for someone else's contribution, but sometimes it sure would be nice to have a "-1 You're being a douchebag" option. I guess that it's just an extension of "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't [allow the users to] say anything at all.". Now is that good user design where the app limits the users to the "polite path"?
Somehow I've arrived at the conclusion that facebook is enforcing proper social etiquette and that frankly just feels wrong. That must mean that it's time for bed.
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