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Internet's non-tech spaces ruined by tech-savvy users, says Mastodon post

The internet's utility is increasingly limited to non-technical discussions, as tech-savvy individuals often disrupt these spaces. Existing social media platforms amplify the voices of a vocal, often negative, minority who manipulate systems to suppress opposing views. This phenomenon is particularly detrimental within the open-source and AI development communities, turning public forums into unproductive environments. AI

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Internet's non-tech spaces ruined by tech-savvy users, says Mastodon post

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The internet is only good for any non-tech discussion, and even those are frequently ruined by tech-savvy users. The nature of existing social media meant the m

    The internet is only good for any non-tech discussion, and even those are frequently ruined by tech-savvy users. The nature of existing social media meant the most vocalised are often the same permanently online disgruntled opinionated minority who abuse any voting system to neg …