July 7, 2023

Above, Yaz performs, Don't Go. Social media isn't the real world, but a battle royal between two billionaires for the internet's town square is something we should pay attention to. Yup, Faceberg is "threadening" Space Karen. Where does it end?

Kevin Drum tells us the real problem with Twitter.

Digby sez that Twitter is FUBAR'ed.

Daring Fireball reviews Threads.

Web of Evil reminds of the first iteration of Instagram Threads.

Bonus Track: Oliver Willis Explains how conservatives became an impenetrable nerdy fandom.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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