Alp on Nostr: You know what bothers me about social media in general? These artificial thought and ...

You know what bothers me about social media in general? These artificial thought and mood worlds that are collectively built, maintained, and defended.

For some, it’s all about constant outrage and doom-and-gloom, while for others, it’s all about the implied success, whether in business or in the superficial (unearned) beauty and lifestyle realm ("posing"). Then there are those who are always in a fit of laughter, from sarcasm and schadenfreude to silly memes.

Nostr isn’t immune to this either. There’s a kind of cult-like worship of developers, lifestyle, and so-called freedom. But overall, these collective moods are anything but realistic; they feel more like a mass delusion, no matter the direction.

All driven by that youthful desire for belonging and recognition.

To be honest, I'm too old to get caught up in those mass narratives and illusions. That just doesn't work anymore after a certain age. Let the kids play.

I stand by my old opinion: real social media is just one-on-one chats or phone calls. At least you get the real vibe of the other person authentically.