"Twitter stopped being that place a long time ago, but I don't have any nostalgia for it. I don't really feel anything at all, actually."
"X's recommendation algorithm seems to prefer pointing me toward endless AI slop, boring hot takes from thirsty mid-tier tech execs and blatant engagement bait."
"Last year, an online marketplace startup bought the 560-pound Twitter bird that once adorned the company's San Francisco office and blew it up in a Nevada desert surrounded by Tesla CyberTrucks as part of an elaborate publicity stunt."
Twitter, now 20 years old, has changed drastically from a vibrant social space to one filled with less engaging content. Users report spending unhealthy amounts of time on the platform, driven by job requirements. While some favorite posters remain, the recommendation algorithm often promotes low-quality content. The platform's identity has shifted, with notable events like the destruction of the Twitter bird symbolizing its transformation. Nostalgia for the original Twitter experience is largely absent among long-time users.
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