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The internet feels like a local police radio chatter, not a place of belonging

I just want to browse the internet, seeing original content, making friends, having healthy discussions, getting along, etc.

But instead, Dead Internet Theory makes the internet feel like it’s some sort of police radio chatter unique to my location.

I merely think about something and would you look at that, a new post / video / comment / blog / article / etc. about what I’m thinking about, but trying to ragebait me for attention. It also tries to get a reaction, whether it would be with a block, a report, a ban, a ignore like that’ll deter them, a dislike, etc.

And if I continue thinking about something, it’s like I get more replies about what I’m thinking, even though my thoughts are private, as if I asked to “Enhance it.” like in the CSI movies.

I want to feel like I belong in communities and make quality contributions, etc.

TLDR: I don’t want my internet to feel like a ragebait whackamole game. I want it to be normal.

3 points _avu0 5 months ago 4 comments

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