alt Hacker NewsThat's this internet. Nothing precludes you from dropping big tech and solely engaging with the "indie web"[0][1] if you so choose. You're free to build your own website with its own RSS feed, join webrings[2] of like-minded people, and engage organically.
[0] One of many similar initiatives, I'm sure. Not an endorsement.
This is fine when you hide in the dark forest, small and unassuming, but the moment something discovers you, then you get ate by a predator.
Your human engagement will attract said predators because it's a unique information signal.