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idle_zealot 8 hours ago

Classic "self regulation" of an addictive product. "You look like you might have a problem with self-control, here are tools for managing yourself better" while admitting no fault and continuing with all of the hooks and barbs, design and advertising built to addict as many people as possible.

alex1138 7 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Real name? No? We'll ask again later

trinsic2 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

You sure you don't want to add your phone number? I makes verification easier next time you want to upload a video.

jiveturkey 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Well played. I don't think many remember this. The product was completely forgettable but the introduction of this user hostile pattern was a turning point.

natpalmer1776 7 hours ago | parent [-]

What was this referencing?

berdario 6 hours ago | parent [-]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymwars

natpalmer1776 6 hours ago | parent [-]

Thank you!

jldugger 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Technically I think it's for parents to regulate their kids.

idle_zealot 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Yeah, it's pretty broad consensus that the Chinese opium epidemic was really on the parents. 19th century Chinese parents really dropped the ball there, and no further considerations or blame should be placed.

jval43 an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

My parents are retired. How exactly do they come into play?

I'm actively avoiding Shorts, Reels, and whatever else with those mechanics precisely because they pull you in and snap an hour is gone with nothing of value to show for it. It's so totally different from regular long form videos.

We regulate addictive substances too, even for adults and without relying on parents. The amount of productivity and quality of life lost to these platforms must be staggering in aggregation.

Carrok 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I'm confused why you're bringing up parents and kids. Are you implying only children might have problems with self-control wrt media consumption?

jldugger 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

No, I'm implying Google faces liability after that court case and is using this as a fig leaf to blame parents.

misnome 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

> The feature was expanded in January to give parents some control over how long their kids spend scrolling through Shorts,