I was happier when the internet was simpler… and I don’t think that’s rose tinted glasses either. Back when there wasn’t just 3-4 social networks and every community was pretty unique. Forums provided a framework for better discussions.

It seems everything or everyone on the internet is racing to be reduced into single bits of actions or attention.

A good example from the other day. I made the mistake of looking at twitter trends. Apparently “HES UGLY” and some other thing were trending because a famous YouTuber did a face reveal. I checked it out and he was just an average looking dude at worst. However, the tweets people made ranged from pure reactions of “distain” at best and legitimate racism and hatred at worst.

Seems things are operating on a “click -> run” basis and it is very tiring.

There are of course amazing things to come from the internet, good things everyday… but in general I just can’t say I’m a fan of the general direction.

I always hate voicing this opinion because it just seems like someone on their high horse but I just don’t see any other way to look at it. Interactions are getting less nuanced, content is getting byte-sized and things seem to be getting a mile wide but an inch deep.