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Has anyone noticed a vibe shift on the internet.?
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I've been avoiding most internet because I have no temptation to hear the opinions of idiots.
Two people who aren't Ukrainian, don't speak Ukrainian, have never read a book about Ukraine trying to make their opinion on Ukraine win an argument? No thanks, not my choice of pastime.
Maybe I'm part of a trend? People have seen through the slapfights and are ready for something else?
I want to learn from experts, not tabloid comment-sections. e.g. this is good content - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhn3ssSH4nY - look at her CV, she has a right to speak.
In a lot of ways I feel the same way you do. The only “social media” I’m on is Reddit, and that place really exemplifies this very American (though others have it too) idea that you can be relatively ignorant about something but you can and should be 1,000% convinced your opinion is correct.
But I also find there’s a lot of great discussion among fellow travelers on places like Reddit. Some I’m really trying to manage my engagement and stick to places that have productive discussion (like Hexbear) and ignore everything else.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: