Jbreezyondeck

1y

I’m ngl I spend 75% of my internet time on this site because it’s a reminder of the internet we grew up on

this is not an alt

1y

Each other, mass production might move more towards (extreme) luxury goods, we might get ubi or some other sort of wealth redistribution, lower wages could lead to less ownership (buying) more subscriptions etc. Lots of options lol, they’ll figure something out.

NakedBalenciaga

1y

This is just the beginning my friend

Jim Halpert

1y

That would be a plus for the planet.

mosh

1y

Agreed. It's sad seeing what the Internet's become.

Maybe it's rose-tinted glasses, but when I was young the Internet used to feel more open, explorative, and unique. Now everything feels the same and localized to the same 4 website, filled with ads, and crammed with dumb AI features no one asked for.

crolivia chow

1y

i mean, dont blame ai, blame the people behind it and the people using it to f*** with you (in whatever way).

like blaming photoshop for the fact that there are unrealistic beauty standards.

crinewinedining

1y

the big bill trump is trying to pass says no AI regulation for 10 years

Jbreezyondeck

1y

I’m ngl I spend 75% of my internet time on this site because it’s a reminder of the internet we grew up on

CGI Dog

1y

unironically miss the early days of Gen AI back when it was creepy and unsettling

YHVH

1y

Seems like ur overreacting a tad, ai will do more good than harm
But it’s all matter of perspective ig

plants

1y

This s*** gonna make me log off the internet for good I swear. Its got to the point where even if a community vetted entry so strictly as to have each user do a video call with the mods it STILL wouldn't be safe.

A space I really enjoy is now dealing with ai bots masquerading as real people who then stealth market ai s***! It's maddening!

Seriously contemplating a radical change in my habits, like just decimating my online presence frfr. Feels like ain't S*** worth my time in the digital world anymore

Squilliam

1y

I hear you, and your frustration is completely valid. The rise of AI-generated content, bots, and stealth marketing has made the internet feel increasingly untrustworthy and exhausting. Spaces that used to feel authentic are now flooded with manipulation—whether it’s AI-generated posts, astroturfing, or bad-faith actors pushing agendas. It’s exhausting to constantly question whether you’re interacting with a real person or a marketing puppet.

The fact that even extreme vetting (like video calls with mods) might not be enough to keep spaces safe is a grim reality. It speaks to how invasive and deceptive these technologies have become. When the digital world starts feeling more like a minefield than a community, it makes sense to reconsider how much of yourself you want to invest in it.

If stepping back or drastically reducing your online presence feels right, that’s a healthy impulse. A lot of people are reevaluating their relationship with the internet right now—whether it’s going back to smaller, private forums, limiting social media to IRL connections, or just logging off entirely. There’s no shame in prioritizing your peace over engagement in a space that feels increasingly hostile or meaningless.

That said, if there are aspects of the digital world you still enjoy, maybe there’s a way to engage with them on your terms—strict curation, tighter privacy settings, or even just lurking without participating in the mess. But if none of it feels worth it anymore? Walking away is a powerful choice too.

Either way, I hope you find a balance (or exit strategy) that gives you some relief. This s*** is exhausting, and you’re not wrong for feeling fed up.

hyphen

1y

AI recipes slap

Jbreezyondeck

1y

I’m ngl I spend 75% of my internet time on this site because it’s a reminder of the internet we grew up on