Social Platforms Feel Commercialized and Algorithm-Driven Rather Than Community-Run
Users feel that mainstream social networks prioritize selling and algorithmic feeds over genuine, human-moderated community, leaving a gap for smaller, invite-based communities with real owners. This reflects broader dissatisfaction with how major platforms structure discovery and moderation.
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