Net Positive
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A nationally representative YPulse study of users age 13–35 finds two thirds want more positive social media, 61% say social platforms harm mental health, and 57% say negativity is under-discussed; Snapchat scores highest for FOMO, Instagram for depression/anxiety/loneliness, Twitter for bullying. Platforms focused on entertainment and discovery like Imgur, Netflix, YouTube and Reddit show better wellbeing. Anonymous posting increases authenticity; examples include a user donating 350,000 miles that enabled ~50 flights and a pizza account sparking hundreds of free pies. A revenue-positive initiative, Project Sawdust with Tito’s, awards $5,000 quarterly.
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