I want to be left alone (2024)

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No, I want to be left alone.

I want to pet your cat, though.

On the Fediverse, you are alone.

My thoughts exactly

The pervasiveness of “I only want to interact with others on my terms” is one of the most alienating parts of humanity

I think it’s a common feeling which tells you something about the absurdity of the human condition

The world used to provide social interaction without a marketing predicate. The statement is only alienating outside that context. Terrifying.

The irony is so palpable. Reminds me of that Season 1 Black Mirror episode starring Daniel Kaluuya where he goes on a rant holding a shard of glass to his neck and at the very end it's revealed that he sold out to the very system that he's ranting about.

I’d prefer you to not touching my cat, sorry!

There's no better communication channel than one based on open standards and free software. I don't understand your problem.