Best of Social Media — November 2024

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   Hacker News·1y

   the tech utopia fantasy is over

   The initial optimism about tech and its potential to improve lives has faded. Despite some benefits like increased political awareness and connectivity, tech now often exacerbates social issues such as misinformation, disinformation, economic inequality, and environmental harm. Companies continue to push a utopian vision that fails to materialize, while engaging in practices that contradict their marketed images. Additionally, various tech giants and VCs have supported right-wing policies, further diverging from the progressive ideals they promote.

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   daily.dev Changelog·1y

   Post approval for Squads

   Admins of Public Squads can now require post approval before allowing members' contributions to be published, reducing spam and self-promotion. Notifications will alert admins to approve or decline posts, and feedback can be provided when rejecting posts. This feature aims to streamline community management and maintain relevant content.

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   YouTube·1y

   FULL TikTok Automation Tutorial For Beginners (Make Money Online)

   This comprehensive TikTok automation tutorial guides beginners on how to make over $10,000 a month using AI tools, without showing their face or recording. Key steps include choosing a niche, generating content through AI, creating a channel name, setting up channel branding, and optimizing the TikTok page. The tutorial also explains how to monetize from ads, referral links, and sponsorships, and provides free resources and tools for easy implementation.

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   Lobsters·1y

   We can have a different web

   The post reflects on the current state of the internet and contrasts it with the more open, creative, and less commercialized early days. It discusses issues like the dominance of large platforms, pervasive advertising, engagement farming, and the erosion of personal spaces online. It also emphasizes that the potential to return to a more decentralized and user-driven web still exists, and that modern tools and technologies make it easier than ever to cultivate independent online spaces.

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   Watercooler·1y

   It’s gone

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   Martin Fowler·1y

   My 2024 thoughts on the state of social media

   Reflecting on the dispersed nature of social media in 2024, the author discusses their personal use across various platforms including Bluesky, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Mastodon. They highlight the decline of Twitter, increased relevance of LinkedIn for tech updates, the niche appeal of Board Game Geek, and their hope for the future of open protocols like the AT protocol supporting Bluesky and the Fediverse.

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   Brad Frost·1y

   Goodbye, Twitter.

   The author reflects on their extensive use of Twitter and the impact it had on their personal and professional life. With Twitter's decline, they announce their departure and share various ways to continue following their work and life across multiple platforms such as Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Despite leaving Twitter, the author remains hopeful and aims to maintain their connection with followers through their blog, newsletter, and other social media channels.

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