SCARS Institute’s New Survivor Community:  www.SCARScommunity.org

❤️ SCARS Institute Commentary on Facebook

Social media platforms like Facebook, while intended to connect people and facilitate communication, have become increasingly unsuitable for providing support and healing for scam survivors.

This is primarily due to the nature of their algorithms, which are designed to maximize engagement and promote content that generates strong emotional responses, leading to the proliferation of hate and hostility.

Algorithmic Bias Towards Negativity

The algorithms used by Facebook are optimized to keep users engaged by prioritizing content that elicits predominantly negative reactions.

Unfortunately, negative content, such as hate speech, controversial opinions, and hostile interactions, tends to generate more engagement than positive or neutral content. This bias towards negativity has created an environment where scam survivors, who are already vulnerable, are exposed to a constant stream of hostile and hateful content.

This exposure only increases their trauma and hinders their healing process.

Lack of Privacy and Safety

Social media platforms are public spaces where anyone can join and participate in discussions. This lack of privacy can be detrimental to scam survivors who may wish to share their experiences and seek support in a safe and confidential environment.

The fear of judgment, exposure, or further victimization can prevent survivors from fully engaging in these platforms, limiting their access to the support they need.

Additionally, non-professionals do a very poor job of keeping scammers and criminals out of their groups on Facebook, and Facebook does nothing to aid in this.

Echo Chambers and Misinformation

Algorithms on social media platforms create echo chambers, where users are primarily exposed to content that reinforces their existing beliefs and biases.

For scam survivors, this can mean being surrounded by misinformation or overly pessimistic/negative views about their situation, which is counterproductive to their healing.

Additionally, the spread of misinformation and urban legends leads to further confusion and distress, making it difficult for survivors to distinguish fact from fiction.

The SCARS Institute’s Alternative: SCARScommunity.org

Recognizing these issues, the SCARS Institute has taken a different approach by creating a private, safe, and free platform specifically designed for scam survivors.

This platform is built on the principles of community and support, without the influence of algorithms that prioritize engagement over well-being.

No Algorithms, Just Community

By removing algorithms from the equation, the SCARS Institute’s platform allows a more organic and authentic community experience.

Survivors can connect with each other in a space that is free from the manipulation of content by algorithms, ensuring that the focus remains on support, healing, and mutual understanding.

This approach creates a sense of trust, safety, and reliability that encourages survivors to share their stories and seek the help they need without the fear of exposure to hostile content.

A Focus on Healing and Support

The SCARS Institute’s SCARScommunity.org platform is designed with the specific needs of scam survivors in mind. It provides a safe space where survivors can access vast resources, share their experiences, and receive support from professionals and others who have gone through similar ordeals. The community-driven nature of the platform ensures that the content and interactions are tailored to promote healing and resilience, rather than engagement and conflict.

Remember …

While social media platforms like Facebook used to offer some benefits, their algorithms now promote an environment of hate and hostility, which is detrimental to the healing process of scam survivors.

The SCARS Institute’s private, safe, and free SCARScommunity.org platform provides the best alternative – a much-needed escape from social media where many of these crimes took place.

By focusing on community and support without the influence of algorithms, the SCARS Institute has created a space where survivors can truly heal and find a welcome, supportive community.

Sign up today at www.SCARScommunity.org

For scam survivors and affected family members only.

SCARS Institute