Creators *returning* to X

Yeah, hi, Carlo here.

Good on you for being able to overlook all the racism; the “LOL fascism” attitude promoted by both the network’s owner and his algo; the white supremacy shit; the goddamn misogyny…

I could go on but it’s clear you’re fine with all of that.

I get it, you want more eyeballs on what you do and meet other people doing what you do. I do, truly.

Yet I also know that when I go swimming in the public pool whose surface is covered in floaters, I can’t complain when people tell me that I stink like shit. Even though I had a good swim. And by the Gods, it fucking stinks.

of course, I will not change your mind, and how could I? I’m just some human rando trying to fight for democracy. I, too, could use more views for what I do, for my apps, for my whatever it is I do, but going there inadvertently means propping up “I’m rich, therefore better than you” white supremacist assholes, which appals me greatly. Every account on Twitter/X is an explicit vote for the richest man on Earth supporting fascist ideas and parties all around the world.

Nobody gives a shit, I’m well aware, but know that I think less of you.

PS: This was a follow up to a post from 4 years ago, Dear creators, I am judging your Nazi-enabling. Obviously

Carlo Zottmann @czottmann

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