Anti-Social Media

The author reflects on the current state of social media, describing it as 'dead' and weaponized for distraction, propaganda, and rage discourse. They criticize mainstream platforms like Meta and X for prioritizing engagement over genuine interaction, forcing users into influencer personas and content baiting. The piece contrasts this with the early days of 'web 2.0', recalling fondly the creative communities on Flickr, LastFM, and MySpace, and laments that the social web has lost its emotional core. The article is a personal tech commentary, not a tutorial or news piece, but it is relevant to IT/technology as it discusses the impact of tech platforms on society.