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Oaktree Will Take Control Of Inter If Suning Cannot Repay Their Loan In 2024, Italian Media Report – SempreInter.com

Oaktree will be able to take control of Inter away from Suning in 2024 if the Nerazzurri owners are unable to pay back their loan as well as the interest on it, according to a report in the Italian media today.

As has been reported by FCInter1908, the comments made at the Business of Football Summit organised by the Financial Times yesterday have reignited the rumours around Oaktrees possible ownership of Inter in the future.

The investors gave Inter a loan which must be rapid by 2024. It also will have to have the interest on it repaid. If Suning cannot do that, Oaktree could take control of the club, as Elliot Management did with AC Milan.

Goldman Sachs has not stopped looking for fresh investment for Inter which would help the club repay the loan to Oaktree.

Oaktrees representative said that a full acquisition of the club cannot be ruled out but is not in their immediate plans.

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Nuclear Issues in the Ukraine Crisis – Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

**UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL FIVE QUESTIONS AT THE BOTTOM, MARCH 2, 2022**

By Samuel M. Hickey and Monica Montgomery

As the world watches Russias illegal invasion of Ukraine, nuclear issues and the risk of escalation are abuzz in the news and on social media. We have received myriad questions about the nuclear implications of this crisis and wanted to share answers to some of the most common questions.

We will update this page as new questions and information arise, and you can submit questions to be answered by tweeting at @nukes_of_hazard or via this short survey.

The risk of a nuclear war remains low at this moment. Right now, the direct fighting is limited to Russian and Ukrainian forces. Ukraine does not have nuclear capabilities, nor is it a NATO ally or part of the U.S. nuclear umbrella.

While Russia does possess a vast nuclear arsenal, it is highly unlikely to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has, however, made explicit threats of nuclear use in an attempt to deter Western nations from coming to the aid of Ukraine. Whats more, this conflict borders several NATO allies who benefit from the U.S. nuclear umbrella, providing an all too real reminder that, in the fog of war, an accident or miscalculation could escalate and draw nuclear powers into conflict with one another.

The risk of escalation that could lead to a nuclear war in Europe is real and cannot be understated. This moment shows that a war between Russia and NATO including the United States is not inconceivable, but a frighteningly real possibility. While this risk is still extremely low, it is not zero.

Yes. In his speech full of baseless claims and false pretexts for invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted that todays Russia remains one of the most powerful nuclear states with a certain advantage in several cutting-edge weapons. He said, In this context, there should be no doubt for anyone that any potential aggressor will face defeat and ominous consequences should it directly attack our country.

This threat is extremely provocative and concerning. It flies in the face of Russian statements going back to the Cold War and as recently as January 2022 that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. Further, it demonstrates the myth that nuclear deterrence is an instrument of peace and stability and instead highlights how nuclear weapon states use their arsenals as a shield to carry out conventional aggression or proxy wars.

Three days after this speech, Putin put his nuclear forces in a special regime of combat duty. A great deal of uncertainty surrounds what exactly this posture entails as it is unprecedented, but experts speculate that it at least includes shifting the command and control structure into high alert. However, according to Russian nuclear weapons scholar Pavel Podvig, it is not something that suggests that Russia is preparing itself to strike first, though.

No, Ukraine has never actually possessed its own nuclear weapons arsenal. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Soviet strategic bombers and associated bombs and tactical nuclear weapons that were still under Moscows command and control were left on Ukraines territory. Ukraine did not have the ability to use the weapons nor the facilities to store and maintain them, but, given enough time, Ukraine likely could have reverse engineered the weapons, although at great expense.

Instead, Ukraine then used the Soviet nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip in negotiations for economic aid and security assurances that ultimately led to the 1994 Budapest Memorandum with Russia, the United States and the United Kingdom. In that agreement, Russia and the other signatories pledged to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine, which Russia violated in 2014 and now again.

If Ukraine had retained the nuclear weapons, it would have paid a steep price, in terms of the economic and security aid and diplomatic support that Western nations have provided over the years. To say that Ukraine could be the country it is today but with nuclear weapons is false, but it is also true that Putins illegal invasion of Ukraine has done serious damage to the credibility of the nuclear non-proliferation regime. Ukraine made the responsible and only rational decision to repatriate Soviet nuclear weapons for its own self-interest and collective security.

The danger is small. Chernobyl is inside of a large exclusion zone meaning the space is uninhabited and its distance from major population centers would mitigate the consequences of a second nuclear accident.

Still, there are two potential areas of concern.

The first is the shelling of the nuclear reactor that melted down back in 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history. However, in November 2016, the worlds largest movable metal structure was slid over Chernobyls nuclear power plant to contain further radiation leaks. It is reported that the containment structure is secure against tornadoes and covers gaps in the initial sarcophagus. The second is the disturbance and dispersion of radiation in the ground. After Russia occupied Chernobyl, higher radiation measurements were taken; likely due to Russian trucks and tanks kicking up radiation in the ground. However, the UNs nuclear watchdog (the IAEA) confirmed that higher radiation measurements do not pose any danger to the public. It is unlikely that Russia would intentionally target any reactors.

On Sunday, February 27, a referendum in Belarus an effective Russian dependency approved a new constitution that would remove current language guaranteeing its neutrality and non-nuclear status, and therefore allow Russia to station its nuclear weapons on Belarus territory.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, if you (the West) transfer nuclear weapons to Poland or Lithuania, to our borders, then I will turn to Putin to return the nuclear weapons that I gave away without any conditions. Similar to Ukraine, Belarus inherited nuclear weapons following the breakup of the Soviet Union, but transferred all of them to Russia and codified its nuclear-free status under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

It remains to be seen whether Russian nuclear weapons will in fact be deployed to Belarus, particularly in light of the fact that NATO has indicated no plan to move any nuclear assets. Russia doing so would come with enormous implications for European security, as Russian nuclear forces in Belarus would not have a deterrent role that is already filled by strategic forces but would be there only to threaten Europe with destruction.

No. In the week leading up to Russias invasion of Ukraine, Putin said Ukraine aspires to acquire nuclear weapons and it is only a matter of time as Ukraine has laid the groundwork for this since the Soviet era and Western patrons may help it acquire these weapons to create yet another threat to Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov repeated these allegations on March 1.

All of these claims are absurd. This is simply the latest pretext in Putins web of conspiracy theories to excuse his illegal and unprovoked invasion. Ukraine does not possess nuclear weapons nor any other weapons of mass destruction, is not actively seeking them from allies, nor does it have the domestic technological means to develop nuclear weapons. Ukraine sealed off this pathway in the 1990s (see above). Ukrainian nuclear power facilities are subject to the full scope of IAEA safeguards, and there is no way Kyiv could so much as start down the pathway without the world knowing.

Talks are on hiatus.

In June 2021, Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin met in Geneva and released a joint statement on strategic stability, outlining a path forward for nuclear arms control and risk reduction. Several working groups were established that met over the following months to develop a baseline understanding and to facilitate dialogue on security concerns. The most recent round of talks convened in January 2022 to discuss Russias military buildup on the Ukrainian border and Russian proposals for security guarantees.

After Putins invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman confirmed that, at this stage, I see no reason for a Strategic Stability Dialogue. A rupture in relations now, however, does not reduce the need for a dialogue on nuclear risks once tensions have decreased. In fact, Russias threats to withdraw from the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) and conduct nuclear strikes only heighten the need to determine explicit rules of the road ahead.

Putin is using his nuclear weapons as a shield to perpetrate a conventional invasion by keeping those who want to come to Ukraines aid at bay. Russias international isolation is a consequence of Putins reckless invasion of Ukraine, but eventually, the parties must come back to the table. Nuclear blackmail cannot be used to establish precedents like a sphere of influence, and the way to achieve sustainable guarantees is through hard-nosed diplomacy.

Yes. The United States currently maintains an estimated 100 tactical or non-strategic nuclear weapons at six NATO air bases in Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, for use by U.S. and allied aircraft. The weapons are not armed or deployed on aircraft, but instead are kept in underground vaults and the codes to arm them remain in American hands.

The weapons are a part of the U.S. pledge to support the collective defense of allied NATO nations with its own armed forces and, critically, nuclear weapons. U.S. nuclear weapons have been deployed in Europe since the mid-1950s and reached an all-time peak of 7,300 during the height of Cold War tensions in 1971. Although these weapons have minimal effect on U.S. deterrence, they are seen as vital evidence of U.S. commitment to collective security by many allies.

Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on March 1, have long criticized the United States deployment of nuclear weapons in Europe as a violation of the NPT. In the negotiations preceding the invasion of Ukraine in December 2021, Russia included the removal of U.S. deployed nuclear weapons in Europe on their list of proposed security guarantees, to which the United States responded that it was prepared to discuss this disagreement.

No. Ukraine is not part of NATO, so the United States is not treaty-bound to intervene militarily on Ukraines behalf and does not guarantee to use the U.S. nuclear deterrent to defend Ukraine. The United States does maintain positive security assurances with its NATO allies, in that it promises to come to the aid of one of them, even possibly with the use of nuclear weapons, if they are attacked.

With that in mind, U.S. nuclear deterrence was never on the line in Ukraine, so Putins invasion, though abhorrent and illegal, did not somehow crack or subvert the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Likewise, it is false to suggest that if the United States had more nuclear weapons, either in Europe or at home, then Putin would have been deterred from invading Ukraine. Both the United States and Russia currently have enough nuclear weapons to inflict catastrophic harm, so more nuclear weapons would be irrelevant to the United States ability to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine.

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Propaganda in the age of no-nonsense Twitter – The Maneater

As the war in Ukraine began, Russia added to the disinformation conversation with their propaganda machine.

Despite platforms like Twitter and Instagrams guidelines indicating the absolute ban on false and misleading information, Kremlin-backed media users continued to post on social media.

In May 2020, Twitter began to add warnings to posts containing information about COVID-19. The company released a statement on their website stating, You may not use Twitters services to share false or misleading information about COVID-19 which may lead to harm.

The warnings came following the spread of COVID-19 misinformation from former President Donald Trump and some senators and house members.

After the Jan. 6 insurrection in 2021, former President Trump was removed from Twitter, and his official account was censured as well. Many other platforms followed and permanently suspended Trump and began working toward new information policies.

Despite the suspension of these accounts, the damage had already occurred. Trumps legion of misinformation spread like wildfire, and thousands of users post misinformation about COVID-19 and other topics daily.

Twitter and other platforms have a hard time combating these issues because of the idea of free speech. Legally, users do not have a right to free speech on private social media platforms. Even though the law is on the medias side, misinformation and fraud continue to spread.

On Feb. 24, Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation in Ukraine. Shortly after, multiple missile strikes occurred across the country. This invasion caused thousands of Ukrainian citizens to flee toward Poland and other surrounding countries.

Now more than ever, Ukraine is in dire need of the world knowing what Russia is concocting, but the media still holds multiple errors.

Russian state-affiliated Twitter accounts continue to post misleading biased information after Twitter promised they would prohibit Kremlin-sided advertising.

One major account, RT News, is controlled by the Russian government and posts updates on Putin and the recent activity in Ukraine. The account has over 3 million followers, and users frequently interact with posts. A post made on Feb. 28 showed a video of a Ukrainian residential building, which the Russian media claimed Ukraine had shelled. Later, multiple media outlets confirmed Russia had shelled the neighborhood.

Accounts from TikTok have made revenue from the creator fund off of old videos and films from video games, reposting a piece from Arma 3, a realistic-based war game. The post has been shared over 12 thousand times from TikTok and has crossed over to Twitter and a Spanish news broadcast. Because this video has gained traction, many are falsely informed of the fighting tactics and methods in Ukraine.

Another large account, Sputnik, posts misleading information in the form of journalism, not only leading on the citizens of Russia but also harming perspectives of factual journalism and media. Twitter allows posts to be made from this account saying West carrying out massive propaganda to portray Russia as enemy.

A video of a man jumping from a plane in tactical gear has been reposted on TikTok to depict the war in Ukraine, but was found to be from an Instagram video made in 2015. The TikTok video was posted across multiple accounts, raking in over 200 thousand views and 12 thousand shares.

Russias long history of propaganda bled into its conflict in Ukraine. Putin released two pre-recorded videos on television on Feb. 21 and Feb. 24.

The first video was a long-winded rant on the genocide Ukrainians were enforcing upon Russian speakers in the country. In the second video, Putin makes his case for a war on the West. Both were filled with lies that sought to bring people to Russias side and create a propaganda storm across the world.

Twitter allowed for this to happen by missing clips of the video posted in which Putin calls Ukrainians Neo-Nazis and Oligarchic. These clips began to spread and caused #DestroyNato and #DestroyUkraine to trend on Twitter. Once these videos were shared, many impressionable users viewed skewed parts of a war cry. The Russo-Ukraine conflict is already hard for many to understand, so throwing in clips of a notorious leader calling out Nazis doesnt help any cause but Russias.

Twitter has recently added multiple new sources to combat misinformation. They began to do what is called data dumps, which are the release of misinformation found across the platform including the tweeters information in large data sets. But one crucial data point missing is who views the tweets.

Without this crucial part of the puzzle, Twitters viewer algorithm cannot be changed to block misinformation from at-risk viewers.

If Twitter and other social media sites want to continue to say they are actively disputing misinformation, they need to do more than ban large, official accounts. In a platform as large and open as Twitter, one single tweet can account for thousands of pieces of propaganda.

The International Rescue Committee allocates donations to help provide food, medical care and emergency supplies to refugee families in countries like Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen. If inclined, please donate to help Ukrainians with the fight against Russia.

Edited by Sarah Rubinstein | srubinstein@themaneater.com

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Putin is trying but failing to control Ukraine invasion narrative by shutting down non-state media – Fox News

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Two independent Russian news outlets that refused to spout the Kremlin's talking points following President Vladimir Putins invasion of Ukraine were forced off the air this week, forcing citizens to rely on state-run media that wont even use the term "war" to describe the ongoing attack.

"Putin is trying but failing to control the narrative," Daniel Hoffman told Fox News Digital. "At the end of the day, there's a lot of dead Russian soldiers. Kids arent coming home, and that message is going to get out loud and clear, and that's part of the tragedy."

Hoffman, a Fox News contributor and previously a senior officer with the Central Intelligence Agency who served a tour of duty in the former Soviet Union, said the Kremlins assault on accurate information is similar to USSR-era attempts.

Two independent news outlets that refused to spout the Kremlin's talking points following Russia President Vladimir Putins ordered invasion of Ukraine were forced off the air this week. (Yuri Kochetkov/Pool)

RUSSIA SHUTS DOWN TWO INDEPENDENT NEWS OUTLETS OVER COVERAGE OF UKRAINE INVASION

"In the Soviet days, the Soviets tried to crack down on news and exercise full control over what people could hear and read, you know, like George Orwell 1984 stuff. But they weren't successful and information got in, books got in, banned information got in," Hoffman said. "Russians are crafty people, and theyll find a way."

Russian authorities accused Ekho Moskvy, one of the countrys oldest radio stations, and Dozhd, Russias top independent TV channel which is also known as TV Rain, of "false information regarding the actions of Russian military personnel as part of a special operation" in Ukraine. The move to silence non-state news organizations comes after Roskomnadzor, Russias federal body responsible for overseeing media, has urged all news outlets to only use "trustworthy sources" when it comes to reporting on the invasion of Ukraine.

"What they mean by that is Russian government sources," intelligence expert and nationalsecurity commentator Rebekah Kofflertold Fox News Digital.

Russia Today, a state-run media operation also known as RT, remains available throughout the nation despite its editor-in-chief stepping down Tuesday after condemning Russias invasion of Ukraine. RT has parroted Putins talking points related to the attack.

"That one is not going anywhere," Koffler said.

Daniel Hoffman, a Fox News contributor who was previously a senior executive Clandestine Services officer with the Central Intelligence Agency who served a tour of duty in the former Soviet Union, said the Kremlins assault on accurate information is similar to USSR-era attempts.

RT's American branch ceased operations this week.

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called Putins efforts to shut down Russias free press "deeply" concerning to the Biden administration.

"The Kremlin, right now, is engaged in a full assault on media, freedom and the truth," Psaki said Thursday.

Psaki said Russia has also taken steps to consider making "unofficial reporting" punishable by up to 15 years in prison and have blocked many social media platforms.

"What they are trying to do is block any information about what they are doing to invade a sovereign country," she said. "Theyre taking severe steps to do exactly that."

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People walk past a destroyed Russian military vehicle at a frontline position on March 03, 2022 in Irpin, Ukraine. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Hoffman feels Russias steps are making it more difficult, but not impossible, for citizens to learn whats really happening in Ukraine, but they might have to rely in the internet.

"Russia tried to build a great firewall, authoritarian internet, but I think it can be penetrated. I think Russians, especially their hacking community, is going to find a way to get the news," he said. "The news people watch on TV is just state-run propaganda."

Hoffman also believes Putin, who has attempted to control access to truthful information in Russia for years, isnt fooling the countrys population at large.

"I mean, look, he's calling Ukrainians neo-Nazis and drug dealers, and all this propaganda stuff we all know isnt true. And I think deep down, a mass of his population, they know it's not true," Hoffman said. "It highlights for us, here in America, why Ukraine is on the front line They are the geopolitical fault line right now between democracy and authoritarianism and a hallmark of authoritarianism is to control the narrative, control what people hear and see and then distort the truth."

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and spokesperson Ned Price have both appeared on Dozhd in the last two weeks, which is an indication of the now-banned outlets importance to providing accurate information to Russians. On Tuesday, Price appeared on Dozhd and criticized Russian authorities' move shuttering the outlet.

"We condemn the Kremlins shuttering of independent media outlets like these in an effort to stifle dissent against its premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustifiable attack against Ukraine," Price said Tuesday.

Russia President Vladimir Putin has attempted to silence the free press. (YURI KADOBNOV/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Since the Kremlin shut down Ekho Moskvy and TV Rain, leaders from both outlets have spoken out.

Alexei Venediktov, editor-in-chief of Ekho Moskvy, wrote that the accusations his outlets pushed inaccurate info "are not supported by any examples, any evidence are unfounded and insulting to journalists and citizens of Russia," adding that the order will be challenged in court.

Dozhd TV's chief editor, Tikhon Dzyadko, said he fled Russia alongwith several of his colleagues over concerns for their safety.

"After the illegal blockage of Dozhd's site, Dozhd's accounts in several social networks, as well as threats addressed to some of our employees, it became obvious that the personal safety of some of us is now under threat," Dzyadko wrote on telegram Wednesday, according to Radio Free Europe.

The Washington Posts editorial board published a piece headlined, "In Russia, truth is criminal, war is not war and the last independent broadcasters go dark," which condemned Putins actions against non-state media.

"Putins regime has criminalized the truth, and does not want Russians to know it," the editorial board wrote.

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Hoffman said the situation unfolding in Russia serves as a reminder of how important the First Amendment is for the United States.

"Our democracy relies on the rule of law and freedom of the press, and that means the press should be able to ask our politicians whatever questions they want, even if they're harsh ones. You've got to hold people accountable, and you've got to report the news. Even if it's not the news that the administration wants to hear, its what the people need to know," Hoffman said.

"That is what democracy is all about and if the politician doesnt like it, well, tough st," he added. "Freedom of the press matters at it sets us apart from the evil totalitarian regimes like Russia and China."

Fox News Paul Best, David Rutz and Gillian Truner contributed to this report.

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4 ways your social media is controlling you, and how to overcome them – Fast Company

Social media is a fantastic resource for entrepreneurs who want to understand their customers and trends. However, Ive noticed that the more people use social media daily, the less socializing happens as people shout their likes and dislikes into overly saturated platforms that drown out their voices. You might view your feeds as your own, but the platforms have more control than you realize.

As leaders, its our responsibility to generate new ideas and evolve. We need to know where trends are headed, but we need to do so while setting boundaries so that we and our business have staying power. You can take back control of your social media use, but first, you need to see how it impacts you.

Studies show that social media platforms can be addictive and cause mental distress. How often do you find yourself opening apps and scrolling through your feeds while waiting for a meeting? Do you pick up your phone the moment it buzzes, even if youre supposed to be mentally present at a business dinner? If youre checking your apps multiple times a day or find yourself anxious that you didnt respond to an alert fast enough, theres a good chance youre doing it out of habitmeaning youre not in control.

Solution: Set some limits. Set app limits in the settings on your phone so that it locks access to the app after youve used it for a set amount of time each day. You can also put your phone in do not disturb mode for specific periods where you need to focus and not be distracted. And for the times where you want to scroll aimlessly to kill time, instead, try sitting with your thoughts to be more productive as a leader.

A catchy tweet or meme is not genuine news, and you shouldnt treat it that way when you see it in your feed. If you like, save, or share it, then the post gains power and is distributed to more people who could believe it without fully understanding what its referencing or even knowing whether its true.

Solution: Dont be so quick to engage with or share anything you havent vetted for accuracy, either with data or authority. Now, what does it mean to be an authority? Look at the persons credentials and sources. You wouldnt hire someone without vetting their resume and checking their references, would you? There are a lot of talking heads who are known for their follower counts, but that doesnt make them authorities. You did the work to become an authority in your field. The people you listen to should also.

No one enjoys being proven wrong, but we definitely love to be proven right. Therefore, even if people on social media arent authorities, you can still find yourself drawn to those with the same opinions and perspectives as you, creating an echo chamber of your thoughts the more you interact with them. If youre in an echo chamber, you can miss how your audience is evolving, how your competition is rising, or even more great new ideas you could be using. You need to be able to properly observe your audience so you can understand their needs and how their lives differ from your own.

Solution: Rethink the platforms youre giving your time to. Leave behind the ranters and guilt-trippers, and get onto apps and communities based on your interests. There are many apps built around niche communities, and they provide amazing opportunities to inspire, encourage, and learn from like-minded people. Whether youre an entrepreneur who wants to learn from fellow leaders, a creative who wants to meet collaborators, or youre committed to fitness to make yourself a well-rounded executive, theres a platform for you. (Full disclosure: My company created one such community for creatives.) And because everyone is there for a clear topic, your discussions can actually go deeper and be more thoughtful as you create a more genuine community.

If youre spending a significant portion of your day looking at companies, brands, and people seemingly living the life and success you wish you had, then theres a good chance that social media has negatively affectedyour self-esteem. Social media does a fantastic job of helping people celebrate their wins but not the hard work that went into them. Comparing your own goals, business, or bank account to others can trigger you into believing that you are not enough today or that youre not hustling hard enough.

Solution: Be present in real time, even in your feeds. Instagram recently announced a return to chronological feeds, and other apps offer similar settings. This is great for keeping you present and breaking up the stream of posts that could trigger you. The more of your friends in your feed you see posting in real time, and the fewer influencers, the more likely you are to delete accounts you no longer value while embracing your community.

Put the phone down and ask yourself, What am I grateful for today? Even if you want more tomorrow, being grateful for what you currently have has the power to push your success higher. Practicing gratitude is an excellent way to ground yourself in the present, and it helps combat anxiety and depression.

The purpose of social media is to see what people are talking about with each other. But if youre not actually communicating with others, how are you socializing? These platforms are great tools. Just remember, you do have the power to use them effectively while not letting them controlyou.

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