If you look around on this website or any other of the pages that I have linked, you’ll notice that I don’t have any links to major social media websites like twitter. That is mainly because I don’t use them, and in some cases, such as Instagram or TikTok I’ve never even created an account to begin with.

Spending just 10 minutes on twitter will show you the glaring issues right of the bat. People screaming at each other with earplugs on. Nothing gets anywhere. All of the content by major creators is made in the heat of the moment to get as many views and likes as possible, without actually producing anything of substance.

But it’s not just Twitter. It’s all of them. The algorithm is designed to maximize engagement, not quality. And engagement, in this context, means outrage, fear, and division. It’s a recipe for a toxic online culture that no amount of “digital wellness” tips can fix.

As a developer, I’ve found that the best way to spend my time is building things. Writing code, reading documentation, working on projects. These things don’t give you likes or followers, but they give you something better: skills, knowledge, and a sense of accomplishment that no social media post can replicate.

When I’m not coding, I’m usually gaming on my Linux machine, tinkering with my desktop environment, or contributing to open source projects. These are the things that matter to me. The things that make me a better developer, a better person, and a better human being.

I’m not saying social media is evil. I’m saying it’s not worth my time. And if you’re a developer who values your time, you probably feel the same way.