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Cake day: June 12th, 2023

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  • I’d argue it definitely has changed, significantly. It was once a super useful research tool where lots of real users posted content. Most of the power users that posted “first page of Google” level responses nuked their accounts when they left, and it really shows.

    Used to you could google a rather niche question and find a pretty active Reddit thread about it

    Now it feels like almost every time I’m reading search results on Reddit, half the comments have been deleted, and the remaining ones are all 2 years old. Most newer threads are filled the the brim with generic fake engagement slop.














  • Hmmm… maybe. Maybe not.

    This wave of protests is unique, because it’s drawing out thousands and thousands of people who have never been to protests before. It’s putting those people in touch with local organizations and organizers that are trying to push back- and that’s the most important first step

    Right now we are all in algorithmic silos designed to keep people separated and isolated. If you break through that and get people to show up, consistently, and maintain the momentum you can build an actual movement.

    In addition to that, it shows people they aren’t alone. It shows them there are people trying to push for change.

    It’s a hell of a lot better than bitching on the internet and doing nothing else.