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Despite its benefits, "0 facebook" became a lightning rod for the net neutrality movement. Critics argued that "zero-rating"—the practice of not charging for data used by specific apps—created an unfair playing field.

| | Psychological Effect | |---|---| | Doomscrolling | Chronic cortisol elevation (stress hormone) | | Social comparison | Increased depressive symptoms, especially in women 25-40 | | Performative sharing | Identity fragmentation – “Which me is posting today?” | | Algorithmic rage-bait | Erosion of trust in friends, family, and reality itself | 0 facebook

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Digital rights activists argued that Facebook Zero violated the principle of Net Neutrality—the idea that all internet traffic should be treated equally. By making Facebook free but charging for other websites, Facebook created an uneven playing field. This discouraged users from visiting competitors or independent websites, effectively creating a "walled garden."

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Critics argued that Facebook was providing a substandard, stripped-down version of the internet to developing nations, acting as a gatekeeper of information. This criticism extended to a later iteration of the project called (formerly internet.org), which offered free access to a selection of websites hand-picked by Facebook.

The debate continues over whether providing "some" internet for free is better than providing no internet at all for those who cannot afford it. | | Psychological Effect | |---|---| | Doomscrolling