Mmastodon TechnologyInternet first seen 13 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #7
User shocked by hostile comments on mainstream social media
Original: My brother showing me his social media on his phone, I see the nasty comments on public pages/spaces, and I'm in a shock
A social media user describes scrolling through their brother's phone and being stunned by the volume of nasty comments on public pages of major platforms. They say they switched to Mastodon a few months ago, where public comments 'vastly lean towards being nice', and criticise corporate social media as toxic. The anecdote has resonated with others frustrated by hostility on large commercial platforms.
Why now: It taps into ongoing frustration with toxicity and moderation on mainstream corporate social media platforms.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 7 snapshots from 13 h ago to 5 h ago.
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- My brother showing me his social media on his phone, I see the nasty comments on public pages/spaces, and I'm in a shock. I'm glad I switched solely to Mastodon since a few months ago. Public comments here vastly lean towards being nice. The horrific corporate social media is… · Purplegengar25@lgbtqia.space · 14
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