Elon Musk disclosed on Twitter Saturday that, due to a 50% drop in advertising revenue and a “heavy debt load,” the platform still has a negative cash flow.
I disagree that the toxic people need somewhere to go. They WANT somewhere to go, but if the internet is built as a place where toxicity is not tolerated, they will have nothing to do but to fume privately, and burn in their little oxygen-less chambers until that flame goes out
It’s the best and worst thing to happen to the internet.
Best because - Twitter is a toxic site, with toxic people and a system that encourages ragebaiting means it breeds it.
Worst because - These negative people need somewhere to go… And it will only force them onto alternatives and fester in new places. Potentially here.
I think Zuck will suck them.
Hopefully, Since thread is the new cool thing I hope it survives long enough to do so
I would rather it be Mastodon. I tried threads and it was a bunch of influencers prostituting themselves for follows and likes.
I’m still not sure whether I’m excited or afraid about the rumours of Threads joining the Fediverse.
Honestly, it should have been called “Threads and Thirst Traps"
I disagree that the toxic people need somewhere to go. They WANT somewhere to go, but if the internet is built as a place where toxicity is not tolerated, they will have nothing to do but to fume privately, and burn in their little oxygen-less chambers until that flame goes out