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Writer explains years-long retreat from online life
Original: I’ve more or less been completely offline for the last few years (with a few notable exceptions). The impetus for this w
A software developer has described stepping away from the internet almost entirely for the past few years, citing a growing sense of disconnect with online culture and what he calls a bit of a mid-life crisis. He adds that in the time since he logged off, online culture has only deteriorated further, a sentiment resonating with others weary of social media.
Why now: Many people share frustration with the worsening state of online culture and are drawn to accounts of logging off.
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- I’ve more or less been completely offline for the last few years (with a few notable exceptions). The impetus for this was a growing feeling of disconnect with online culture, and perhaps a little bit of a “mid-life crisis.” Since then, online culture has only gotten worse and… · somacdivad@hachyderm.io · 11
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