F*c*book is harmless. Honest!
A study conducted by the Oxford Internet Institute suggests that using Facebook is not linked to widespread psychological harm. Oh yes, indeed. And you know you can trust the findings, because they said so. (no)
The peer-reviewed research by Prof Przybylski and co-author Matti Vuorre is based on a large amount of data provided by Facebook. Both researchers are independent of the company and the research was not funded by the tech giant.
Chris Vallance, technology reporter, BBC News
So, let's get this straight. F*c*book supplied data to researchers
, who then analysed them to conclude that using F*c*book doesn't demonstrably cause harm. And the BBC's own technology reporter is on board with the findings.
Well, okay then. (thumbup) (rolleyes)
To be fair to Mr Vallance, he does present some balanced feedback from other interviewees. In reality though, it appears to be a study that cannot reach any reliable conclusions one way or the other.
This is one of the few articles opened to comments, and the BBC's readership amply demonstrates its need for better quality tinfoil. Readers such as Binnzieboy, who can feel the effects of tech on his braynz: 🧠
What a pile of crap. Another con job of the ultra rich. Jeez, this country is so fast going downhill. All of us feel the effect of tech on our brains, and then this con job show up with another useless study. Incredible.
Binnzieboy, commenting on Facebook's spread not linked to psychological harm, study finds, BBC News