Favorite response to today’s column so far: fellow who is apparently sincerely explaining that Facebook use isn’t voluntary.
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@GrahamDPeterson
@asymmetricinfo@zeynep makes a strong argument about how quitting FB has high costs for some folks.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @epopppp
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson@asymmetricinfo Of course it does. In the Middle East, it often means dropping out of civic politics.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson@asymmetricinfo In my college, it means not being able to participate in many voluntary clubs. No alternative.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson@asymmetricinfo It's like the claim having a phone is a choice. It is—as long as you don't care to work or date.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @zeynep
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson@asymmetricinfo In Ukraine, if you wanted to contact many activists, you had to Facebook friend them. No email.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson@asymmetricinfo But if you are well-connected, not in college, have degree, stable employment, live in ~democracy.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@epopppp @GrahamDPeterson @asymmetricinfo But I guess I'm not that concerned about the least vulnerable population there is.
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