If we regulate social media like a utility, it probably means a ton of new rules and oversight, which sounds like it would just make everything slower and more complicated. I guess that might protect people somehow, but I'm honestly not sure that's worth losing the free-wheeling feel of these platforms.

You make a fair point that safety matters, but I still feel like treating social media like a utility is going too far. Utilities are basics like water and power, and social media just isn't that essential, so all those rules might end up doing more harm than good.

I see what you mean about needing some rules, that's fair. But comparing social media to a utility still feels off to me. Water and power are things everyone needs to live, while social media is more of a choice, so heavy regulation seems like overkill.