One thing I have not seen come up in these discussions is how these bans interact with the network effects. They might actually be one of the most effective tools we have to fight back against and punish platform businesses.
I assume that something like a partially effective ban could have a devastating impact on social media because it may push active users in the teen / adolescent demographic below the critical mass necessary for self sustaining growth and retention.
Has anyone done any studies on where that tipping point / critical mass is? How effective do these bans have to be to achieve their intended outcome?
I assume that something like a partially effective ban could have a devastating impact on social media because it may push active users in the teen / adolescent demographic below the critical mass necessary for self sustaining growth and retention.
Has anyone done any studies on where that tipping point / critical mass is? How effective do these bans have to be to achieve their intended outcome?