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It seems like the trend for the past ~10 years has been towards public figures slowly becoming cranks online. I have no idea why, but it sure seems to be happen

• ncmncm 5y ago
  It is true of those with a Facebook or Twitter account, and it is because they need to get increasingly cranky to maintain the level of attention they have got used to. I doubt a change in algorithm could help much, but it seems worth trying more than once.
  • ashtonkem 5y ago
    It’s not been clear to me if having social media turns public figures into cranks, or if some other process is involved and social media merely observe their descent.
    • ncmncm 5y ago
      Every one of us has the spore of an inner crank, or more than one, only waiting for air and moisture to burst forth.