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[–] kingthrillgore@kbin.social 29 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

What went wrong is simple and clear as day: People did not commit to their protest. Only a fraction of those who took part made the important step of quitting reddit altogether. Because the protest was limited, reddit absorbed the hit.

If you're not willing to give up your abuser, you're destined to be battered.

It is important to remember that you owe these platforms nothing. There is life after an endless stream of dopamine hits. Just walk out.