Mmastodon TechnologyInternet first seen 8 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #4
How We Talk About the Internet, Decade by Decade
Original: How we talk about the internet depending of the decade: - 1995: Exploring the cyberspace ๐ - 2005: Surfing the web ๐ - 2
A widely shared post traces how language for using the internet has shifted with each decade: from "exploring cyberspace" in 1995 and "surfing the web" in 2005, to "going on Facebook or Twitter" in 2015, and "digging the slop" in 2025. The arc captures a growing cynicism about the modern web, echoing debates over enshittification and AI-generated low-quality content flooding online platforms.
Why now: It taps into current frustration with declining internet quality and AI slop, a hot topic of debate.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 5 h ago to 4 h ago.
Evidence
- How we talk about the internet depending of the decade: - 1995: Exploring the cyberspace ๐ - 2005: Surfing the web ๐ - 2015: Going on Facebook/Twitter ๐คฌ - 2025: Digging the Slop ๐ฉ # Enshittification # Internet ยท Enalys@mastodon.zergy.net ยท 3
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1208229