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The oldest active social network is now correctly seen as passé, cringe, and even trashy. But I have a soft spot for making a sentimental well written post for my older relatives to read
Feb 19, 2024
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i'm sick of all other social medias and have come full circle. i haven't sent a friend request in years, but this means the people showing up on my feed are so random and so funny. i see a ton of content from elderly relatives, estranged acquaintances, old elementary school classmates' parents, etc. it's great for getting out of your little curated internet bubble.
also the algorithm for feeding suggested content to you sucks in the best, most bonkers way. my FB feed is like 1/3 posts from friends and pages i follow, and 2/3 suggested content. scrolling rn i see an AI-generated photoset of 1994 Jennifer Aniston in a bikini with her arms around 2018 Ariana Grande and 2010 Selena Gomez (both also in bikinis), a diet guide marketed specifically to grandmothers, a mysterious advertisement for a "miracle plant" that features a video of someone rubbing aloe vera onto the crotch of a pair of panties, a post from the page "Exploring Utah" that's just pictures of Utah's landscape, and a scathing tabloid article about Nicole Kidman coming from a page called "I Love Denzel Washington."
beware of russian bots. have fun!!!
Apr 8, 2024
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For recommendations, to reminisce over photos, to update about your life, to date when it clicks. Notice how social media is meant to replace them?
Nov 19, 2024
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In a world obsessed with innovation, is the real secret to the future simply rediscovering the past?
There’s something oddly refreshing about the thought of Xanga, LiveJournal, or even MySpace making a comeback. In an era dominated by curated grids and fleeting 24-hour stories, these early platforms offered something simpler: a space to write, reflect, and connect without the pressure of algorithms or perfection. Back then, we shared messy thoughts, poured out feelings, and customized our profiles to reflect us, not what would trend. These platforms weren’t about chasing likes; they were about building connection and embracing individuality. Could a return to these slower, more personal forms of social media be the antidote to today’s hyper-curated, always-on digital world?
As we navigate a landscape of endless notifications and performative posts, it’s worth asking: have we become too connected? Nostalgia for the early internet isn’t just about glittery profiles and Top 8 friends—it’s about reclaiming the authenticity we’ve lost in the noise. Xanga and LiveJournal encouraged reflection, not perfection, while MySpace championed individuality over sameness. Maybe what we need now isn’t a new platform, but a revival of old-school digital simplicity, where being online feels more human and a little less exhausting.
Jan 15, 2025
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Though obviously not accessible to everyone, having a car in NYC is incredibly underrated.
The road rage, the drives to the airport, the cross-borough transfers with umprecented ease, the loaning your cars to friends for a nice weekend. also sort of your own little sanctuary if you ever need it. nothing like ripping through the center of the universe in your own motorized avatar
Jan 28, 2024
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Going to a cheap gym filled with real people from every background on their grind to be better…makes you think
Jan 12, 2024
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All the cool people are still asleep
Feb 4, 2024