Bird logo dead just like birds dying in heaps in real life

The idea of “keep it simple, stupid” is lost. Everything, from beauracracy to apps to games to social interactions, is mired in unnecessary complexity that makes it difficult for everyone to keep up. I want a simple website with information that I need (thank you Wikipedia for upholding this). I want an airline loyalty membership without insane fine-print rules. I want to tip services based on service provided and not mess around a tablet’s interface. I want dental insurance where I’m not leaving the office with a bill that’s almost half my rent becuase they did something my insurance said in fine-print wouldn’t cover. Maybe these aren’t “old person” traits and I’m just here venting. But damn if I don’t miss when certain things were simpler.

Peak eshittification… or are we at peak? Also, TikTok being threatened with bans in some areas. Bright side: Fediverse springing and thriving in the wake of eshittification.