Man Suing Instagram, YouTube, And TikTok For Being ‘Too Addicting’
Has social media become too addicting? One man believes so and now he’s even suing Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok over it!
I guess X (formerly Twitter) must not be his thing as the social media app isn’t mentioned in the suit. But hey, we’ve all been there. You check your notifications then refresh. It can become an endless cycle as your go between the many social media apps available on your phone. Does he have a point with this lawsuit that social media has become too addicting?
Man Suing Social Media Apps For Being Too Addicting
It seems like social media has taken over our lives. We’re on it, our friends and family are on it, even all of our favorite brands can be found actively posting on all of the apps. People are on their phones more than ever before. Have apps like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok become too addicting? According to one man, it has!
According to Indian Express, the 24-year-old from Montreal, Canada, started using social media in 2015 and claims to have since suffered from productivity issues and negative views towards his body image. Yup, that’s social media! That’s what we put ourselves through on a daily basis as we submerge ourselves in comparison culture. Why don’t we look like the people we’re seeing on our screens? Why don’t my videos get that many views? It’s easy to get lost in the pressures and stress that come along with being on social media. We all go through it.
Now, the 24-year-old reportedly limits himself to 2 hours of social media use per day, but he alleges that it continues to mess with his productivity and quality of sleep, per Indian Express. Now, he’s taking the matter to court. Indian Express reports a Montreal-based law firm is handling the case, which specifically names TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube claiming these platforms have been designed to increase dopamine secretion, which causes addiction. The lawsuit claims these companies were aware of and designed the applications to have their users be dependent on them. It’s going to be an interesting case. I’m sure many of us often feel like we’re addicted to it and would love to escape the world of social media–but we can’t. Is it addiction that brings us back or a fear of missing out (FOMO)?
How do you think this case will end? Do you think he has a point?
