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minus-squaresculd@beehaw.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up7·9 days agoAgreed. Chinese social media is not perfect. But unless you live in China, using Chinese social media might actually be better than Meta, or Twitter. The general vibe also tends to be more positive.
minus-squareorcaAlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·9 days agoIt’s been a nice window into their culture and daily lives, and they’ve been extremely welcoming. As an American that is pretty much burnt out on my country’s bullshit and inability to be respectful and friendly, that is a breath of fresh air.
Agreed. Chinese social media is not perfect. But unless you live in China, using Chinese social media might actually be better than Meta, or Twitter.
The general vibe also tends to be more positive.
It’s been a nice window into their culture and daily lives, and they’ve been extremely welcoming. As an American that is pretty much burnt out on my country’s bullshit and inability to be respectful and friendly, that is a breath of fresh air.