Article By:Ashia Skye
Kanye West believes social media platforms need to make some changes. The rapper claimed that people are committing suicide due to not getting enough likes and followers on social media platforms. He took to Twitter to share the thoughts he expressed to Twitter Ceo Jack Dorsey.
“We should be able to participate in social media without having to show how many followers or likes we have,” said Kanye. “Just like how we can turn off the comments we should be able to turn off the display of followers. This has an intense negative impact on our self worth.” he added. Kanye also further expounded upon his point on Instagram.
“There are people who are committing suicide due to not getting enough likes,” the rapper proclaimed. “Seeking validation in the simulation. We need a live-streamed meeting with Jack Dorsey Kevin Systrom Mike Krieger Mark Zuckerberg and Evan Spiegal. Speaking for myself I personally want to participate in social media with the option of not having to show my followers or likes. Having your amount of likes on display for the world to see and judge is like showing how much money you have in the bank or having to write the size of your dick on your t shirt.” Kanye West explained.
Twitter ceo Jack Dorsey agreed, in part, with Kanye West on his stance. “We’ve been thinking deeply about follower and like counts, and what that incentivizes. What made sense 12 years ago doesn’t make sense today. At least for us,” Dorsey replied. “Us making that number bold and big incentivized people to want to increase it, and feel bad if they couldn’t. That’s not right. We want to incentivize contribution to the global conversation and consciousness.”
Check out Kanye’s insightful post below.
