It’s hypnosis and brain-cycles. It’s the same reason I want a cigarette even though they taste like shit, give me a headache, and when I finish I think, “I didn’t even like that..”
It’s a form of emotional abuse.
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Give it time.
I believe many think this way as well but quieting addiction - which is what Twitter is - requires a catalyst. People having the same experience as you will come around. Slowly, but it’ll happen.
I took some time off twitter. I tried going back, but it feels like a chore.
One of the odd benefits of living in Shanghai was that Twitter wasn't an easy option. Great Firewall and all that. Fortunate in a way I suppose.
Made it a point though to figure out a way to be on Nostr and it has been (thus far) a very rewarding experience.
Just saw this lol but spot on