The way I see it, people like 'Professor Bainbridge' who complain about social media feeding them crap they don't want to see are simply demonstrating their lack of understanding on how to use the applications effectively. I just see it as another of those weaknesses like lack of numeracy or technical literacy that people seem so keen to flaunt as if it's somehow a good thing that they don't know how to do sums or work a computer. Weird.
Agree completely. It's like a badge of honour "look how stupid I am, I can't even use the TV remote".....
I see everything as a tool. If I want to fix my car, I'll use a spanner or socket set. If I want to speak to my Mum, I use my smartphone, if I want to catch up with what my mates are doing, or organise a meet up I'll use FB. As my Dad always said,use the right tool for the job.
I wouldn't try and undo a nut by smacking it with my phone, just and I wouldn't try and order a pizza with a screwdriver.....
