anti-social media on X
For a long time, I have maintained an anti-social media stance.
I believe social media has destroyed a significant part of many people's lives, while creating a few new billionaires along the way. I do not say this as a performance of moral superiority. It is more of a bitter observation: the internet promised connection, and much of it became a machine for addiction, vanity, noise, and anxiety.
Still, to give this blog more visibility, today I created an account on X.
There is an obvious irony in that. I do not particularly like the environment, I do not trust the logic of these platforms, and I do not want this blog to become hostage to metrics. But I also do not want to write into the void just out of pride. If there is still some kind of public square where people discover links, texts, and ideas, maybe it makes sense to be present there.
The plan is simple: use the account as an entry point to the blog, not as a second home. Post links, maybe a short comment now and then, and leave before the feed starts consuming me.
I still have no followers. If you want, you can follow me there — and I will follow back (think carefully before you do).