Nope, but the capitalist class and their enforcement goons want to paint them that way. Makes it easier to violate their rights.

Without suffering, there is no art.

I think a sad part of this is due to people wanting that vapid dopamagic response the algorithm provides.

Is it bad for us? Yes.

But addicts are going to addict 🫤

I know lots of people who made a fediverse account easy enough, but just end up back on the algorithm platforms as there’s no effort required for discovery.