Don't Let Teens Ruin Your Social Network

According to deviantART CEO Angelo Sotira, without filters and other curation mechanisms, targeting the teen demographic can be a double-edged sword.

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The teen market can be difficult one to corner, but for many social networks, it’s worthwhile to capture the younger demographic. An audience that has free time and the desire to talk is always a good bet. But according to Angelo Sotira, co-founder and CEO of deviantART, an engaged teen audience can be a double-edged sword.

“Imagine that you’re in your apartment, scrolling through the latest confession/messaging/social app, and it’s full of woes of teenage heartbreak.

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