[edmundhuber]

I quit everything but Reddit (which I pretty much only lurk in, and only do hobby talk) and LinkedIn (until I strike it rich, I still gotta have a job). It's been excellent since I no longer waste my time being angry about things I can't change, or seeking attention or approval. Obviously some people can cope with the demands of social media more than others, but it didn't work for me, and I think, like me, a lot of people are putting themselves through unnecessary pain to stick to a platform which actually brings little or no value to themselves. In short, fuck social media.

[acd]

I think its an attention economy where companies try to get you hooked by slot machine rewards getting social approval from like buttons.