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[–] pound_heap@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (7 children)

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

[–] GeraltOfRivia_@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (6 children)

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.

[–] pound_heap@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] Overshoot2648@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

And they are shooting themselves in the foot.

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