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Deleted my account the other day. Not because of the API changes, but because I've noticed the content becoming more and more toxic (and damaging to my mental h
by neontomo 3y ago
Deleted my account the other day. Not because of the API changes, but because I've noticed the content becoming more and more toxic (and damaging to my mental health).
I was trying for a long time to hide toxic subreddits and individual posts I didn't enjoy, and even tried blocking keywords with uBlock, but in the end it was only putting a bandaid on a fatal wound. The content seems to be gearing towards toxic internet trends, hateful content, rage-bait, people actually dying on video and a whole lot of people telling other people what to think about social issues. I like nuanced discussions, not shaming people into submission on either side of the political spectrum.
I admit, this has always been on the platform but I used to go on Reddit to find interesting stories, cute stuff and really bizarre articles about how the world works (like mantis shrimps being able to crush a fish tank glass with a single punch, and so on). I find less of it now, and the main use for Reddit is while trying to solve a problem. For example:
Google: site:reddit.com How do I boot my Mac into Safe Mode
Side-note, I really miss old internet culture. I feel there's less spaces for people to just have chats about stuff without it being "content" or a way to make money/internet points. I find it here still, and it used to be What.CD forums/IRC too.