The Cycle of Social Platforms: From Promise to Corruption
By
echollama
11mo ago· 4 min readenOpinion
75/100
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Summary
The article discusses the cycle of new social platforms promising solutions but eventually succumbing to corruption and manipulation. The author reflects on their experience trying to build a platform and realizing the futility of using the same tactics. The evolution of Instagram is mentioned as an example.
Key quotes
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"I lost motivation when I understood I wasn't solving the problem. I was just going to become part of it."
"Instagram started as a simple photo-sharing app among friends."
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