[stavros]

It strictly depends on who you follow. Follow people who have something to say, and you'll have meaningful conversation.

[qudat]

You could be right but these platforms have not historically been about long form discussions, rather quips and glib remarks to drive clicks.

[BurningFrog]

Follow serious people and you can have serious conversations.

[nicce]

If I follow only serious people, can I see their posts in chronological order (aka algorithm free), and without anything extra "recommended"?

[unleaded]

Yes (Following tab)

[stavros]

Yep!