#SocialMedia#Twitter#Musk#ContentModeration#HateSpeech: "I ceased posting on Twitter six days ago, and the feeling is liberating. While I periodically check my DMs, only a handful of people have noticed my departure, so I may continue to monitor messages regularly. A cursory check confirmed that my decision to depart was justified, revealing a steadily emptying timeline. I’ve opted not to delete my account, clinging to the slim hope that Musk may grow bored and sell the platform, though I recognise this is just a fool’s hope. I’ve also chosen to keep posting blog updates automatically, with replies disabled or reduced, so that I’m not tempted back.
What’s been notably interesting is that I anticipated missing Twitter more than I actually do. Honestly, it feels refreshing, like a burdensome weight has been lifted. I was unaware of how the app’s accumulating negative energy was impacting me, and I am thankful for making this decision. “Never say never” is a prudent course of action, perhaps a future lapse will draw me back in. For now, however, I am content with my choice.
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