I think the toxicity on X is a function of their algorithms which are designed to constantly trigger engagement. Especially now that it's being further monetised, quantity has become much more important than quality.
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I think the lack of depth in conversation is also to blame. It’s easier to get engagement on one-liners which tends to trigger the outspoken. Everyone else just moves on or responds in a shallow, fake manner.
One liners I can do.
If you want a thousand word essay for a reply, I'll have to use ChatGPT for that.