All social media platforms subtly, and not-so-subtly, have personality warping effects. But none are as bad as this one. The more time spent on X, the more aggressive, paranoid, and reactive you become. And increasingly, I don't see the point in using the platform anymore.
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It's a shame, because I like that X – unlike Instagram, or TikTok – is fundamentally about writing. It was especially helpful in breaking the bad habits of university writing (why use one clause, when you can use fifteen?). Using Twitter made me think seriously about brevity.
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But the negatives far outweigh any remaining positives. People have such extreme reactions to things they don't like or disagree with; you've got no idea if the account dousing you with abuse is even a human; the permanent mode of interaction is to tear things down.
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Worst of all, it's just not fun anymore. I've already been dialling back my use of X, and I'll continue to wind it down. I'll be posting/interacting a lot less. And if you see me doing the opposite, it's probably because I'm emotionally dysregulated – tell me to log off!
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In short: it's time to stop huffing glue.

Sep 2, 2026 · 7:15 AM UTC

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I’m having a wonderful time posting on Twitter with my friends
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Or less short: I just can’t take it anymore. All those that disagree with my views. And sometimes using hurty words. I simply don’t have the will to stand up and fight for what I believe in. So I’m running away. Running away to hide. That you, Ash? Or are you a tiger! Grrr! 🐅
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Need your voice...would miss it.
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You are the glue I think ‘X’ is great after the Lt shut down of alternate views on all s/m platforms at the behest of cabbage Biden&3 letter agencies,the Marxist/commie way,that’s what upsets u, try BlueSky, fanatics with ur mindset Me I hv been able to find out abt so many women
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Really though, your side has just completely lost the metapolitical battle. Most Novara videos now just have comments tearing you apart. You've lost and you would prefer to remain in your echo chamber. We won't notice your absence.
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Would you consider Bluesky as an alternative? (it isn’t that bad imho!)
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I get you. Go on Substack, I'd love to follow you there.
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X is angry for sure. Although i reckon a bit more like playing a video game. And people choose the game they prefer to play on the same platform, maybe ranging from Crusader Kings to Grand Theft Auto.
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This is what two early season losses does to a person.
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My brain can't cope with more than one form of self harm at a time.
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As an aside, the number of people who leave here but don't give explicit directions elsewhere is a shame. Don't just say 'you can find me everywhere else', especially if writing is your thing, say 'ill be at XYZ platform primarily' then we can follow easier!
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Yes it’s just as well. Maybe the days of cancellation through social media are over. Hopefully Owen Jones will hush up and grow up too.
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Yeah it’s shit. I like to read. I don’t videos all the time. But it’s just awful here these days. Still nothing else scratches the itch so here I still am….
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Ash , LOL on what you said on The Moral Maze about being a Spurs supporter. Speaking as someone who lives in the South West though, try supporting a team like Torquay that is wondering if it can even afford to keep paying all its players. Spurs will never have that problem.
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Well FUCK OFF then.
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TLDR
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You listen to AA don't you? Indians don't have their own thoughts.
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