I can't make sense of what you're saying. All voting/moderation systems are flawed one way or the other, but what's the alternative? The only I can think of is

I can't make sense of what you're saying. All voting/moderation systems are flawed one way or the other, but what's the alternative? The only I can think of is complete anarchy and no moderation at all, and I know that some people think that it's the solution, but spending a few hours on 4chan or some other "free speech maximalist" forum should tell you that it doesn't usually generate very high quality discussion. Outrageous "loud" takes take over and more nuanced and developed arguments get buried. I really don't believe "they" are feeding us anything. "They" is "us", all it takes is some self discipline if you're unhappy with your exchanges online. I never had a Twitter account, never browse the website, yet I live. Crazy, I know.