Birdsite
I guess this is just where I complain about Twitter even though I only use it maybe an hour or less a day (which is far better than it used to be).
I noticed several changes were made and content moderation is basically missing entirely. Trending tabs are full of racist ultra nationalist and state sponsored misinformation (lies). Did advertisers ever come back to it? I heard so many left. Idk it's not entirely my problem anymore but I've had a tough time adjusting to less interaction.
Birdsite
On the other hand there has been a noticeable change in my stress levels. I'm not nearly as fraught with the goings on of the world, things so far beyond my control. I worry if I am being a coward by migrating or if I'm really taking a more difficult path to find some personal peace.
It feels nice to not have to be wrapped up in whatever Twitter nonsense is going on though. I only just hear about it now.
Birdsite
@oceanotter I personally dont think it is cowardice. You can keep up with world events other ways. Birdsite made everything hyper immediate including long standing problems. That can cause stress and make it harder to deal with personal and social problems. Without even touching the well documented "engagement" algorithm that tended to push forward some questionable takes/arguments.
Tldr: you cant do anything about systemic problems if youre eaten by stress
