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The only social media I haven’t removed from my life is right here, on hacker news. Everything else gave me the same impression as you had. When it’s gone, noth

The only social media I haven’t removed from my life is right here, on hacker news. Everything else gave me the same impression as you had. When it’s gone, nothing’s missing and if anything, something is gained. That was a very uncomfortable realization after using it for over a decade, but it was totally welcome once it clicked. With hacker news, I don’t know… It doesn’t have the same vibe as something like Facebook. We all seem to be interested in the general themes here, conversation leans towards constructive, and there isn’t much noise to filter from signals. I wouldn’t mind finding that elsewhere, but no amount of feed configuring on Reddit or Twitter ever got me where I wanted to be. Whenever I click a link over to Reddit I get the sense that I really haven’t missed anything since the last time, however many months before.

JoeyJoJoJr 3y ago
The hive mindedness of Reddit only gives the perception that it is actually useful or contains a trove of valuable information. In actuality it is foolish to follow just about any advice from Reddit, as the most visible comments are merely the ones that best fit with the hive mind and aren’t necessarily indicative of reality. Prime examples of this are relationship, legal, and health advice, but I’ve also found it extends to more niche areas as well. I don’t just regret walking around for a few months stinking of Old Spice - I regret drinking Apple Cider vinegar, recommending my sister look into nootropic drugs, and arguing with family members based on flimsy political talking points.
- cromka 3y ago
  So apple vinegar is a hoax? BTW was it a reflex that you capitalized it? ;)
  - steve_adams_86 3y ago
    If they’re on an Apple device, it’ll automatically capitalize it.
    - irthomasthomas 3y ago
      That's Nuts. Edit: Sorry, I'm on a Nuts device.
  - JoeyJoJoJr 3y ago
    I’m not sure if it is entirely a hoax, but I had to get quite a number of fillings to the sides of my teeth where I believe the acid damaged them. I didn’t notice any positive side effects. Also, I tried to correct the capitalisation but it auto correct again, and I couldn’t be bothered to fix it ;)
- TheNewsIsHere 3y ago
  To be fair, and I don’t say this in a spirit of criticism toward you, but taking medical advice from Internet strangers is not recommended generally. Many (myself included) have relied upon Reddit in the past for niche advice or recommendations. My key is to only do so in applying topics I already understand enough to apply safely, so I know whether I’m reading a clever idea or someone talking out their ass.

JoeyJoJoJr 3y ago

The hive mindedness of Reddit only gives the perception that it is actually useful or contains a trove of valuable information. In actuality it is foolish to follow just about any advice from Reddit, as the most visible comments are merely the ones that best fit with the hive mind and aren’t necessarily indicative of reality. Prime examples of this are relationship, legal, and health advice, but I’ve also found it extends to more niche areas as well. I don’t just regret walking around for a few months stinking of Old Spice - I regret drinking Apple Cider vinegar, recommending my sister look into nootropic drugs, and arguing with family members based on flimsy political talking points.

cromka 3y ago
So apple vinegar is a hoax? BTW was it a reflex that you capitalized it? ;)
- steve_adams_86 3y ago
  If they’re on an Apple device, it’ll automatically capitalize it.
  - irthomasthomas 3y ago
    That's Nuts. Edit: Sorry, I'm on a Nuts device.
- JoeyJoJoJr 3y ago
  I’m not sure if it is entirely a hoax, but I had to get quite a number of fillings to the sides of my teeth where I believe the acid damaged them. I didn’t notice any positive side effects. Also, I tried to correct the capitalisation but it auto correct again, and I couldn’t be bothered to fix it ;)
TheNewsIsHere 3y ago
To be fair, and I don’t say this in a spirit of criticism toward you, but taking medical advice from Internet strangers is not recommended generally. Many (myself included) have relied upon Reddit in the past for niche advice or recommendations. My key is to only do so in applying topics I already understand enough to apply safely, so I know whether I’m reading a clever idea or someone talking out their ass.