Is social media bad? AJ and Alex are getting to the bottom of it. Is it social? Bad? Who knows. AJ and Alex discuss social media's positive and negative aspects, including its use as a marketing tool, the potential for antisocial behavior, privacy concerns, and the concept of users as products. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:25 What did you print since last time? 02:11 Social Media, I'm using it, how 'bout you? 04:33 Collecting people 05:52 Is social media social? 07:05 Way back, when we had forums with netiquette 08:58 Is social media free? 10:29 Moderation 13:59 Freedom of speech? Or freedom of insult? 14:35 Useful uses of social media groups 16:23 Why would you care what I cooked this evening? 18:31 Being selective by what you use it for 23:56 Fake news and filtering 26:10 Don't give out more details than necessary 31:16 Tip: Snipd Next time we're going to talk about garden automation. Subscribe and don't miss it. 🔗 Relevant Links: You know all the social platforms, we're not gonna link to any of them. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Snipd: https://www.snipd.com/ 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com