The1stLantern

Hidden? Wtf do you mean hidden? They literally say it in plain english in their TED talks

Judgejewdy

I was suspicious of FarmVille when it first came out in, what, 2006 or so. Wasn’t sure the end goal, but knew there wasn’t an altruistic reason for developing a free game built into Facebook. Suspected it had something to do with analyzing decision-making and socializing. Still not sure, but needless to say there was a plan behind it. This story confirms my suspicion. Heads up to parents whose kids are on roblox, fortnite, etc.

badruns

Facebook makes money from user info. They get info when you use their site. Farmville was an addictive way to get users to return to the site at regular intervals. The more you are on the site, the more likely you are too do other things while you are there. It's not that complicated.

Wheatstone

They are all based on narcissistic abuse and control tactics!

The kids are suffering from Narcissist Victim Syndrome NVS!!!

This is extremely damaging and can result in suicide.

Read this! https://www.brainsyntax.com/Portal/Material/1/David_McDonough_Gov_abuse_brainsyntax.pdf

derram

https://files.catbox.moe/ttk9bk.png :

Psychologists speak out against tech companies that use “persuasive design” to lure in kids - Vox

'His research is now the blueprint for tech companies who are developing products to keep consumers plugged in. '

'Can you give me some other examples of how tech companies use it?'

'Over time, tech companies have tested his research and iterated it, and then designed their machines and smartphones and games around it. '

'All social media companies are built with it. '

'In the case of social media, the motivation is people’s cravings for social connection; it can also be the fear of social rejection. '

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