It’s a dog eat dog world and that mentality is starting to deteriorate everything around us.
And then there is also the bring those around down, so you don't have to climb as high. It is a sad state of affairs.
The people I talk with daily on this platform are just looking for a conversation not a way to beat you or scam you.
For sure! Most of the "social" internet is about point scoring, not discussion. It is very much like a safe haven here and those who come in with all the baggage of centralized media looking for drama, don't last long.
Don’t even get me started on internet drama… I had to delete X because it was getting so bad. Not to mention the YouTube and twitch streamer drama. It’s all too much. I’m reading more and gaming to fill the time now.
I have a friend that does the same - but then keeps picking it up again after a few months. Just imagine if all the people who spend their time creating and reading drama, did something useful...
It's been tough but I have had it off my phone for a month and it's been good for my mental health.