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In reply to the discussion: A plea for all DUers who haven't already done so. Drop Facebook like a rock, please? [View all]Proud Liberal Dem
(24,412 posts)pretty much what you put in. There is a lot of garbage on there to be sure, but it's not entirely like it just comes to you (some ads do but you can block/hide them). You can follow/friend whomever and whatever you want to and you can stay safe(r) from disinformation if you are using your critical thinking skills at all times. Yes, there is abuse and harassment on social media and some of the platforms don't do as good of a job as they should in some cases, but, still, there are lots of ways to ways you can fend off unwanted interactions that don't require moderators. I'm not advocating for you to get back on there if you don't want to be there, but for those of us whom enjoy it, it's not impossible to have a safe and satisfying experience on social media.