This feature can be comforting—but it is also adding to the fear-mongering around the world. People check-in safe even when never in danger.https://twitter.com/robmanuel/status/874951091351408640 …
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It is very human to want to check that your friends are safe after a news report—I check, too. But should be super localized, not miles out.
Yep, been noticing this too. Also stuff like Brooklynites checking in "safe" after a random something miles away. https://twitter.com/deadheadtyler/status/875009107870310400 …
I used it once and saw how much it freaked everyone out and have never used it again. It's just a panic button.
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