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Why I Abandoned Social Media Algorithms for RSS Feeds in 2026

Why I Abandoned Social Media Algorithms for RSS Feeds in 2026

A few months ago, I reached my breaking point. I found myself staring blankly at my phone screen at 2 AM, completely unaware of how I had just spent the last two hours scrolling through a timeline of

Escaping the Algorithm: Why I Finally Migrated to the Fediverse in 2026

Escaping the Algorithm: Why I Finally Migrated to the Fediverse in 2026

A few months ago, I caught myself doing something embarrassing. I opened a massive, mainstream social media app, mindlessly scrolled for 45 minutes, closed it in a bad mood, and then immediately re-o

I Followed Only Virtual Influencers for a Month: The Strange Future of Social Media

I Followed Only Virtual Influencers for a Month: The Strange Future of Social Media

Scroll through your Instagram or TikTok feed today, and there's a very good chance you'll stop to admire a stunning outfit or laugh at a quirky travel vlog—only to realize the person you're looking a

The Dead Internet Theory Isn't a Conspiracy Anymore: It's My 2026 Reality

The Dead Internet Theory Isn't a Conspiracy Anymore: It's My 2026 Reality

I remember scrolling through my feed about a year ago and pausing at a bizarre post. It was a poorly photoshopped image of a giant crab making a pizza, and the comment section was filled with thousan

The Great Creator Burnout: Why YouTubers Are Quitting

The Great Creator Burnout: Why YouTubers Are Quitting

If you spend any time on YouTube, you've definitely noticed the trend: massive, successful creators with millions of subscribers posting videos titled "I'm Quitting" or "Taking a Break." It's happeni

The Era of 'Social' Media is Over. Welcome to 'Recommendation' Media

The Era of 'Social' Media is Over. Welcome to 'Recommendation' Media

Do you remember when you used to log onto Instagram or Facebook specifically to see what your actual, real-life friends were doing? You'd see photos of their vacations, their dogs, or what they had f

Why I Finally Left X for Bluesky: A Realistic Review of the Great Migration

Why I Finally Left X for Bluesky: A Realistic Review of the Great Migration

For the past couple of years, my timeline on X (formerly Twitter) has felt like a slowly sinking ship. I stayed because, honestly, where else was I going to go? I had built a network there, and it wa