@jerry @AAKL An alternative explanation is that the fediverse makes rage-baiting unprofitable. Less advertising revenue to be had from those lacking a dopamine addiction on the fediverse.What people are perceiving as "doomerism" & "excessive negativity" might be a reality-informed call to action about the existential threats the human race facesI want a curated existence where I scroll through pictures of pets & fun hobbies, but the real world isn't like that nowIt's a "Heads Up!" era