Mmastodon TechnologyInternet first seen 4 h ago, last 3 h ago, peak #7
Commenters ask when social media lost its social side
Original: Have you ever wondered when we lost the social in social media? 'Social', as defined by the Cambridge English Dictionary
An online discussion is questioning whether social media still lives up to the word 'social', citing the Cambridge English Dictionary definition of social as activities in which people meet and spend time together. The post argues mainstream platforms have drifted away from genuine human connection, and it is drawing agreement from users who feel feeds have become dominated by algorithms, advertising and outrage rather than community.
Why now: Ongoing frustration with algorithm-driven platforms is prompting users to debate the loss of genuine social connection online
Cambridge English Dictionarysocial mediaMastodon
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 4 h ago to 3 h ago.
Evidence
- Have you ever wondered when we lost the social in social media? 'Social', as defined by the Cambridge English Dictionary, means "relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working". It's time to… · newsmast@newsmast.social · 72
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1265173