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How toxic local social media groups affect real-world community

My city's Facebook group turned into a cesspool of neighbors arguing about everything and now I feel suspicious of people I pass on the street

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital platforms meant to connect us with our neighbors can poison the very ground where physical community grows.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social media — psychological effects?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.