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That seems like it’s probably correct, and utterly unsurprising.

Why does this deserve a headline?

Do you really believe 16 hours of use daily is not indicative of an addiction? It deserves a headline as it is is a controversial statement that aims to minimise criticism against social media platforms and thus needs to be challenged / debated in society. If social media addiction is not treated as a social problem, the people will not pressure the government to regulate it. That is why social media platforms are claiming that it is only (a personal) problem (of some individual) if some use it for 16 hours while others suggest that it has become a societal problem because its users are now addicts. Social problems needs political solutions to address, and in this case one of the suggested ways is government intervention (through regulations).

> Do you really believe 16 hours of use daily is not indicative of an addiction?

It can certainly indicate that, but typically does not.

Most instances of problematic overindulgence have absolutely nothing to do with addiction.

Sure, if you want to to be technical and pedantic about it, everything is only a "problem" until clearly diagnosed by an expert! (See Behavioural addictions: What are the signs of addiction? - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6407-addictio... ).

That he said it or that the label “problematic” is correct?

Both of the above, and also that the label “addiction” is typically not correct.

It is absolutely revealing that the Instagram boss can’t openly admit that 16 hours of daily use is a problem.

Name one thing that is okay to do for 16 hours a day. One.

breathing

> the Instagram boss can’t openly admit that 16 hours of daily use is a problem.

> Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is "problematic"

Not the best argument, as the answer is breathing.

I don't think it's okay to breathe for 16 hours a day.

If Instagram is as omnipresent as breathing we still have problem.

Sure, I totally agree with the sentiment, but it's not the right way to formulate an objection.

> It is absolutely revealing that the Instagram boss can’t openly admit that 16 hours of daily use is a problem.

He literally said it is problematic!

Take meth for example, if someone can use it for only one hour a day is it a problem?

Who and what in your life is 16 hours of Instagram taking you away from?

Instagram is garbage by the way for any Meta people in this thread. I’m tired of not seeing anyone I follow because you’re putting ads and viral videos I don’t give a fuck about in front of me instead. No wonder it wastes 16 hours, scrolling through shit trying to find something from someone or something you follow.

Your app is literally useless for communicating or keeping up with anyone I follow.

Facebook died when it lost interest in being Facebook and wanted to become TikTok.

Instagram died when it lost interest in being Instagram and wanted to become TikTok.

Your products and company should be banned, and everyone on your board belongs in jail.

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