We need a new non-commercial version of the internet. Free of bots, free of ads, ... you pay to access social media optimized to be interesting enough to be worth paying instead of addictive enough to keep you scrolling to show you more ads.
It may look impossible right now. But what is impossible for real is to continue as we are. The damage that internet does to society is increasing by the day while its value is reduced (economic value, social value).
That's this internet. Nothing precludes you from dropping big tech and solely engaging with the "indie web"[0][1] if you so choose. You're free to build your own website with its own RSS feed, join webrings[2] of like-minded people, and engage organically.
[0] One of many similar initiatives, I'm sure. Not an endorsement.
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Frieren · · focus · HN ↗
It may look impossible right now. But what is impossible for real is to continue as we are. The damage that internet does to society is increasing by the day while its value is reduced (economic value, social value).
heavensteeth · · focus · HN ↗
[0] One of many similar initiatives, I'm sure. Not an endorsement.
[1] <a href="https://indieweb.org/" rel="nofollow">https://indieweb.org/
[2] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webring" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webring
pixl97 · · focus · HN ↗
Your human engagement will attract said predators because it's a unique information signal.