Facebook Did Something Smart

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Given that younger users are avoiding Facebook more and more, it is telling that maybe Facebook saw all that coming? Quartz is reporting that Facebook's $1B investment in Instagram is now worth $100B. Given that I am an old fart, I don't use Instagram (or Facebook), but when I do, it is because someone sent me a link that usually has someone without much clothing on. You people have to stop that. JK. pr0nstagram FTW.


Users are spending nearly as much time on Instagram as they are on Facebook. According to a recent report, that’s about 53 minutes per day for Android users. Market analysis firm eMarketer also recently estimated that Instagram now accounts for nearly 30% of Facebook’s net mobile ad revenue, with that share potentially growing to 40% by 2020.
 
Facebook does smart thing after smart thing. Their business model has made them a money machine.

The issue is that the smart things they do are almost never good for their users.
 
I never thought I would hear Kyle say that Facebook did something smart...unless it involved shutting down.
 
I never thought I would hear Kyle say that Facebook did something smart...unless it involved shutting down.
Yes shutting down a buissness that makes billions is a smart idea. If you don't like it don't use it.
 
I think its funny the sheer number of people who "left" Facebook and moved to Instagram, that don't realize Instagram is owned by Facebook. That to me is pure comedy.
 
So is this going to be an eternal cycle? Facebook starts declining, so they buy up the next up-and-coming social network? When Instagram starts declining, they buy up the next upstart, and so on, forever?
 
Never got into any social media sites. Seems you have to have a pretty good streak of narcissism in order to be able to use them. Just a guess on my part. Never been attracted to any of them. Seems like a lot of work and no return.

I am jealous I cannot think of things like this. I always shake my head and think no one would ever do something like that. Just another "DOH!" moment in the life of me.
 
Never got into any social media sites. Seems you have to have a pretty good streak of narcissism in order to be able to use them. Just a guess on my part. Never been attracted to any of them. Seems like a lot of work and no return.

I am jealous I cannot think of things like this. I always shake my head and think no one would ever do something like that. Just another "DOH!" moment in the life of me.

Classic I don't like something so you must be *insert negative attribute* to use it. When will people realize everything is built for everyone and it's OK to not like something? If it's not your cup of tea, be done with it, don't find something wrong with the people who do enjoy it.
 
This reminded me that I wanted to pihole instragram.com along with facebook.com. It's now been taken care of.
 
Am I the only one who has never even been to Instagram? The only reason I even use Facebook is that's how my friends schedule parties.
 
Facebook does smart thing after smart thing.

If buy "smart thing" you mean anything that is beyond the comprehension ability of your average Facebook user, then sure, I'd agree, but given the average Facebook user ain't all that smart to begin with, this isn't saying much at all. :p
 
RAGE! BAN FACEBOOK! DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT

Im going to use Instagram now- they care more about user privacy.

I have done my part to teach Facebook a lesson.
 
They did another smart thing by removing cryptocurrency advertising ban.
Except for ICOs, but ICO ban is something I fully support.
 
Am I the only one who has never even been to Instagram? The only reason I even use Facebook is that's how my friends schedule parties.

Never been there and I do not attend Facebook, nor any other so-called social media site.

I actually tried Facebook years ago, for about 6 days and could not figure out what the attraction was. Never made any sense to me. Twitter is even worse. Talk about a useless site. I really spend as little time as I can on a computer when I am not working. It is also why I do not have a smart phone. I refuse to carry my work around with me.
 
They did another smart thing by removing cryptocurrency advertising ban.
Except for ICOs, but ICO ban is something I fully support.
Smart in terms of their finances, otherwise extremely stupid.
 
That's like saying what Tyson does isn't good for their chickens. The good of the users was never the concern for Facebook.


very true. if your clients dont mind low quality "products" AKA "users", then they dont need to focus on them
 
Classic I don't like something so you must be *insert negative attribute* to use it. When will people realize everything is built for everyone and it's OK to not like something? If it's not your cup of tea, be done with it, don't find something wrong with the people who do enjoy it.

Well, somethings are built to dumb people down so there you have it! Society degeneration due to social networking is occurring at alarming pace to say the least...
 
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