• pound_heap@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    Maybe it’s because they have to? Keeping in touch with older relatives, following local events, etc

    • GeraltOfRivia_@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I mean, you don’t need Facebook to do any of those things you listed. People can still call, or text, or use a myriad of different messaging apps like Signal, Telegram, Viber etc.You don’t need Facebook to find out about events or concerts and the like either.

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        2 months ago

        You are correct, however the reality is more nuanced. Good luck getting any of the old people in my family to try a different app for messaging. You can set it up for them, but hoo boy, “fixing” it when they move it or something else is a full time job and not worth the effort.

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        2 months ago

        I use discord and text messaging for my family. People keep telling me to get Facebook for marketplace but I’ll use other sites for that.

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          2 months ago

          I mostly use Signal and SMS for a few people. Facebook isn’t worth it just for Marketplace. Online shopping isn’t that important, let alone for second hand goods.

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        2 months ago

        Yeah, apart from what another person said about alternative apps… Events organized by local communities or businesses are often advertised in Facebook only. I know of a few local businesses in my area with Facebook being their only online presence.