The author shares how they created a tool called Unfollow Everything to remove the addictive News Feed on Facebook. Despite its popularity and positive impact on users, Facebook sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding the tool be taken down. The author, facing legal threats, had to comply, highlighting Facebook’s anti-competitive behavior. The tool’s removal is detrimental not only to users but also to a research study at the University of Neuchâtel. The author emphasizes the need for regulations to empower users against big tech companies like Facebook. Ultimately, the experience helped the author control their own Facebook addiction.
https://slate.com/technology/2021/10/facebook-unfollow-everything-cease-desist.html