A former Facebook executive bemoans the world he helped create, and Patreon goes back on its controversial change in how it collects money. In lighter news, Stephen is looking at a 21st-century Clapper and Jason is ordering an iMac Pro.

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Guest Starring:

Alex Cox and Megan Morrone

Links and Show Notes:

Former Facebook exec says social media is ripping apart society - The Verge

Facebook responds to former VP who said social media is destroying society - The Verge

Facebook plans to stop paying publishers to make news feed videos - Digiday

Patreon nixes controversial fee increase amid backlash - Engadget

Patreon backed out of changes to pay creators more because patrons felt screwed over - Mashable

Patreon raises big round at ~$450M valuation to get artists paid | TechCrunch

We’re Updating Patreon’s Fee Structure. Here’s Why. - The Patreon Blog

Do By Friday Podcast

Kicktarter’s Drip Wants to Compete With Patreon – Variety

Are you ready for an internet-connected Clapper? - The Verge

Clapboss – Control Your Smart Home With A Clap!

The Clapper - Amazon.com

22 Adorable Pets Who Are Already Winning The Holidays - BuzzFeed

Alexandra Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) on Twitter

Megan Morrone (@meganmorrone) on Twitter