Sorry, but I don't think this is hardcore dharma at all. Putting oneself in a toxic environment that is actively designed to be anti-contemplative and then treating it as contemplative practice is delusionally idealistic.
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a lot of monks who subjected themselves to extreme asceticism made this mistake too, including the historical Buddha

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So not being on Twitter = extreme ascetism? Not sure I follow.
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no. extreme ascetism = torturing yourself on a cesspool that is Twitter

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Ok, that makes more sense. For those that can do it with eyes open, I applaud you. 
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who says i can do it with eyes open? i’m just here for the lulz and occasional nuggets of wisdom and serendipitous opportunities



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Fair enough. I'm in a phase of deep disgust with the socioeconomic, technological, and psychological aspects of these social platforms. Do you thinks decentralized alternatives will be any different?
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decentralized social media alternatives will have its strengths and shadows. censorship-resistance is its strength and its darkest shadow.
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Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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