After successfully recuperating tiktok, politicians are going to once again exploit pseudo-science to outlaw the “infinite scroll.” Get ready for the comeback of the pager. Thanks libs!

  • Deceptichum@quokk.au
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    1 day ago

    Is this only for TikTok or is it going to lead to worse Fediverse software? Because all infinite scrolling does is remove to annoyance of hitting next page, it’s a great QoL feature.

    • belluck@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      20 hours ago

      I think they mean algorithmic feeds that no human could ever reach the end of; like TikTok, but all the big social media platforms have similar features nowadays.

      Anything else would be stupid but who knows what politicians think

    • Zarxrax@lemmy.world
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      23 hours ago

      Right? Imagine if you were to come into the comments and there are 50 comments but you can only read them 10 at a time.

      • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz
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        4 hours ago

        Wow, I am so much less addicted now and it didn’t even require an adult to take an interest in my life or spend some time focused on me! - teenagers probably