Posted by alexandra_k on August 15, 2018, at 2:56:01
In reply to Re: Alexandra K, posted by ert on August 14, 2018, at 9:11:11
I would worry less about what Bob would do with our posts and more about what other people who can publically view all our posts would do with them.
I actually suspect the greatest harms may be caused by (and please don't even start speculating) posters who gain reputation for themselves as 'trusted advisors' to a significant number of people and thus money could be made by having such people promote certain products etc.
I suspect it would work more as a teaser or feeler... Sort of getting a sense of how social media could go on to be a viable career for people someday. You have people with websites abotu playing computer games or about whatever hobby... But strategically placed products or just a person with a lot of followers suggesting something in particular...
A sort of paid product placement.
I would think this sort of thing... If it didn't actually occur (over on the meds board, primarily) that getting a sense of things unfolding here... Well... The potential for that would become apparent to people.
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