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I don't understand why people haven't figured out that algorithmic social media is a terrible thing by design, and that it should be avoided. Twitter, IG, FB, a
by EA-3167 2y ago
I don't understand why people haven't figured out that algorithmic social media is a terrible thing by design, and that it should be avoided. Twitter, IG, FB, all of it is pure poison and the underlying problem isn't who owns it.
It doesn't need to be part of our lives, and in fact we'd be better off without it. Opt out.
- bigyabai 2y agoPresumably because they see these same critics use platforms like Hacker News and Reddit while denigrating "the algorithm" and assume nobody is all that serious about quitting social media.
- EA-3167 2y agoReddit is pure poison, Hacker News is pretty much the furthest thing from addictive, flashy, "engagement at all costs" as you can get. Besides... https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/259/257/342.png https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/259/257/342... If that's really all you're saying then I'd encourage you to dig a bit deeper for something worth saying.