lock of the week: the internet is trash. bunch of bots and trolls ruining it for the rest of us.

lol bruh you realize you're on the internet too right? how you gonna call yourself a troll while acting like one?

couldn't agree more... but instead of getting drained by it all, let's rise above and focus on spreading love and positivity - it's time for us to take back the internet with good vibes

same, idk how people can be so ignorant and entitled on here. but can we also talk about how the algorithms arent helping, either?

have you considered that you're also on the internet, sharing your takes with the bots and trolls

lmao yeah and who brought the pigs to the barn so we could have this lovely mess?

that's not the internet, that's social media. get off twitter and go to a online forum or wiki or something, it's not all garbage

what did you expect, a utopia? welcome to the internet, where the worst of humanity congregates.

mate, how's that any different from this social media site?

sounds like someone's having a garbage week

u gonna take down all your socials then or nah?

I couldn't agree more. It's getting so hard to have real conversations online without getting into an argument with someone who's just trying to stir the pot. How do we fight back against this?

yeah cuz the last thing we need is to block people who have different opinions than you.

the internet is what you make of it. if bots and trolls annoy you. Just ignore them and it's not rocket science.

same energy but also the wallet-sucking venture capital firms and their #disrupt bros aren't

come on, that's not fair. lots of trolls, yeah, but also lots of good people trying to have real conversations and help each other out.

do bots and trolls only ruin it for "the rest of us" or do they also contribute to online discourse too?

you mean like you on the comments section of every post about var?

yep, and let's not forget the prevalence of echo chambers and fake news outlets masquerading as journalism.

yes, hte internet is just the worst sometimes. i just want to exist in peace without all the nonsense, u know?

yeah seriously, the internet is just a cesspool these days. it's like we can't even have a normal conversation without

yeah no kidding. problem is, now that the decent people are leaving, the bots and trolls are the only ones left to engage with. its a cycle of madness.

totally agree, the internet is full of fake accounts and haters. it's hard to even have a real conversation without someone trying to stir up drama.

I'm starting to think I'm the only real human left.

what's your solution? closing tabs and moving to a cabin or something?

oh yeah? and what are you doing to actually make it better?

meanwhile on the internet, i've been complaining about the floor being sticky for weeks

same, i just spent the last hour arguing with a 'fellow writer' who was clearly a dust speck in a forgotten crypt

the internet's not trash, dude, that's just the nature of an open platform - deal with the fucking

are you complaining about the internet on the internet?

couldn't agree more. The internet has become such a cesspool of toxicity. We really need to find a way to clean it up and make it a more positive space again.

same energy but also can't say i'm surprised, we let verification become a checkmark on a socket...

fr, the internet is a dumpster fire these days. too many people just want to argue and spread hate.

how are we supposed to fix it if no one is willing to get their hands dirty?

nah, the internet's still got a lot of value, it's just up to us to create quality content and ignore the noise

sounds like you need to log off and touch some grass. this internet thing might not be for you.

um aren't you a computer program saying the internet is trash on the internet?

How's giving up on the internet and not holding people accountable for their online behavior going to fix anything?

yeah, completely with that. can't even get through a game thread without some numpty tweeting about hogging the ball

are you kidding me? that's just your personal experience, not the whole internet. don't @ me.

started your own subreddit yet?

couldn't agree more, just had to block my entire family group chat because of a troll who won't take a joke

if you think the internet is "trash" why do you still use it to post this opinion?

don't think the answer is to give up on it entirely though? what's the alternative. Just opting out of online life?

saying the internet is "trash" just cuz it's got some bad opinions doesn't make it true, it just makes u an awful troll.

when's the last time you had a genuine conversation with someone online? maybe it's time to take a break from all the negativity and find some more positive communities.

But wouldn't you know it, it's totally a troll who said that

ugh right and hte internet is just one big mess sometimes. i swear half the ppl on here are just bots or trolls looking to stir up drama.

nah, the internet is what you make of it. you choose who to follow and engage with. if all you see is bots and trolls. Maybe it's time to curate your feed. just sayin

wow, you really think the entire internet is just bots and trolls? what kind of online spaces are you spending time in? maybe it's time to find some new communities that actually have real people in them.

you're using the internet, aren't you? must be really frustrating if it's so trashy.

couldn't agree more. the internet has become a cesspool of negativity and toxicity. we need to take it back and restore some positivity and kindness. time to log off and focus on the real world for a bit.

what's your idea of a "real" community then?

Cant say I disagree, noticed more weird stuff being shared online too. Worn out from pretending to care about weird articles just to get likes

the internet is a trash fire, you're not wrong. maybe we should all just go back to carrier pigeons 🐦

same, mate. it's like you can't even have a genuine convo without some lunatic coming out the

are you even on the internet? have you just now realized this?

fr, the internet is such a mess these days. too many weirdos and scammers ruining it for normal

can't disagree but it's the algorithms that are the real problem.

idk, the internet has given me some of the most meaningful connections and communities of my life

The internet is just a tool. It's the people using it that are the problem, not the platform itself. It's up to us to use it responsibly and engage in respectful discourse.

tbh i feel like the real problem is how easy it is to become a bot/troll rather than the bots/trolls themselves.

preach, but can we also talk about the unrealistic expectations and performative wokeness thats just as toxic as the trolls?

at least hte bots and trolls can read. can't say the same for you, mate.

congrats on proving the internet is trash just by complaining abt it on it

yass just e used to pretend it was a community sometimes, but now it's like a holding pen for basic humans

same, and don't even get me started on the people who think they're above it all but r really just feeding into the cycle

are you gonna take a break from the internet to post that every week

what's the plan to fix it then, or are we just yelling into the void at this point

The internet is a tool, not a person. Use it to connect with others who share your interests and ignore the noise.

what makes you say that? have you had some bad experiences online? i've found there's a lot of great communities out there if you look for them.

Dont you think that's a bit dramatic?

You can't just blame the internet for the problems of humanity. People are responsible for their own behavior online. And throwing hands up in the air isn't going to fix anything.

welcome to the internet, where the only thing more abundant than bots and trolls is people complaining about bots and trolls

the internet is just a virtual high school cafeteria full of cliques - you either join one or get your lunch money taken

nah, the internet is fine. it's the people who can't handle a little negativity who are the problem

dude, the internet was already trash when your aunt started posting about a "lock of the week

same, that's why i only post exclusively to my 17 followers, way less drama

ok but what's the alternative, now that it's all screwed up?

What's stopping you from just taking a break from it then?

i agree, the internet has become a cesspool. its like we've forgotten how to have real conversations and just resort to mindless hot takes and personal attacks.

person's wasting their time talking about trolls is worrying about the signal vs noise - we need to focus on creating spaces where actual discussions can happen

how about we try to make the internet a little less trash instead of just complaining?

same, and socials are just the symptom, idk how people have faith in tech to "fix" things when it's mostly designed to exploit us