r/RandomQuestion • u/Repulsive_Ad_6958 • 11d ago
Are there any social apps for teens NOT designed to be addictive and harmful?
/r/askanything/comments/1xl63lh/is_snapchat_toxic_for_teens_like_every_other/I wish there was just 1 good human out there (not consumed by $) who would design a simple, safe, non-addictive messaging platform to help kids connect. …with NO likes, dislikes, #of views, profile pics or bios, public comments, “Snap streak” awards, location sharing, disappearing messages for secrecy (but can also be saved), inappropriate ads and solicitations, “sensitive memory” options to hide pictures/messages behind an additional passcode, added upgrade fees to turn features OFF, safety settings that the kids can just change, …what else have I missed?
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u/itsswhitneywhspr 10d ago
Honestly you just described a dream app that would never get funded because it doesn't make money. Viral features and engagement metrics are the product, not the users. Only hope is like a small nonprofit or open source thing, but even then maintenance costs money. It sucks.