The claim that "Facebook Horizons isn’t not a metaverse" is a double negative that’s as confusing as a VR headset with a broken lens. Let’s unpack it: if someone says "X isn’t not Y," they’re essentially saying "X is Y." But does *Horizon Worlds* qualify as a metaverse? Probably not—though the debate is as tangled as a Wi-Fi signal in a concrete bunker.

The metaverse, in its ideal form, is a persistent, interconnected digital realm where people socialize, work, and create seamlessly. Meta’s Horizon Worlds, however, feels more like a glorified sandbox than a fully realized universe. Critics (and users) argue it’s riddled with clunky interfaces, limited functionality, and a lack of cohesive ecosystem—think of it as a half-built house with no roof. The *Washington Post* noted in 2021 that "the metaverse doesn’t exist," and Horizon Worlds is more a footnote than a milestone.

Meta’s own messaging has been murky. While they’ve pivoted to "metaverse" branding, their products like Horizon Worlds don’t yet bridge physical and digital realities in a meaningful way. As one Reddit user put it, "It’s like trying to build a spaceship in a garage with a screwdriver and a dream."

That said, the metaverse is still evolving. Horizon Worlds might be a stepping stone, but it’s not the destination. The real challenge lies in interoperability, accessibility, and user engagement—things Horizon Worlds hasn’t mastered.

Anyway… let’s not get stuck in the weeds. The metaverse is a vision, not a checkbox. Horizon Worlds is a draft, not the final manuscript.

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