We Don’t Need More Fake Interaction

I’m tired of seeing fake, bought and AI generated responses everywhere. And I mean everywhere. Pinned Instagram comments with fake comments or scams, AI generated Twitter accounts, fake responses on YouTube videos to make the video and content creator seem genuine. The internet doesn’t need any of this. The internet could have been so good, if it was populated by people with real intentions.

And that’s where once again my plea comes in to all of you: make your own website. Whether you’re writing stories, creating art, making music or you’re a photographer – you can put anything on a website and you can utilize your website to create a network of real people who care about what you do. You can create a network with people whose work you enjoy seeing.

The only thing that will be different, is your starting point when you open your browser. You will not be logging into a social media page with a timeline of latest posts. Instead, you will simply collect the websites you would like to visit regularly on a page such as a Links Page, and go from there. Then again, you can also put your links on your main page. Or anywhere, really. You can even create your own ‘feed’ if you wanted to! The possibilities are pretty much endless when you’re in control.

Moreover, you can utilize guestbooks, shoutboxes and comment sections to keep in touch with one another. Plus, you would be helping each other grow. Activity helps with making a website profitable.

Did someone leave a comment on your blog post and they have a site? Why not leave one back. “You scratch my back, I scratch yours.” We’re all trying to be seen here. Let’s help each other. It’s not a pyramid scheme.

Indeed, it is not a pyramid scheme because, instead of making money by recruiting people, everyone is just sharing their work and helping each other grow. When you leave a comment on someone else’s blog or share a link, you’re supporting them, and they support you in return. It’s about building real connections, not about getting others to join or make money for you. Everyone has an equal chance to grow their own website, and there’s no one at the top benefiting unfairly. It’s simply a community of people helping each other out.

Dead Internet Theory

The Dead Internet Theory suggests that most of the content we see online today is not created by real people, but by bots, AI, automated systems. According to this theory, much of the internet is controlled by algorithms that push fake or repetitive content to keep us engaged, while real, genuine human interaction and creativity are becoming harder to find. The theory claims that the internet, once a space for real communication and discovery, has become “dead” because so much of it is fake, manufactured, or automated.

And if you take a good look around you on social media, you will start to realize that this theory might have something to it.

Hmm, is that why it has become so hard to find friends…

The Solution? More AI!

At least, if you ask Meta. I came across this tweet that you see above here. The article is behind a paywall, but this is a quote from it:

Oh, yeah. That’s what we needed. More fake garbage to wade through to find the actual good content. To find like-minded people.

We Need to Leave Social Media

Growing your account on social media has just become even harder. You’ll be competing with completely fake accounts. And this wouldn’t have been an issue if it weren’t for the cold hard truth that 1) a lot of people can’t tell the difference and 2) a lot of people don’t care.

So not only will you have to use more effort to grow, it is now also upon us to educate people on what’s going on and why it’s important to support real people.

Use social media to attract people to your own website. Whether it’s a free website hosted on WordPress.com, Neocities.org or self-hosted like mine, get the hecc off of social media and inspire others to do the same.

Why It Matters

Have you ever bought a pack of fried rice from the supermarket, warmed it up in your microwave and ate it? Doesn’t taste as good as when a good restaurant makes it, doesn’t it? Yeah. Same goes for the content on the internet.

Just like the microwaved fried rice from the supermarket, AI-generated user accounts and content may serve the purpose of filling up space or providing something that looks like real engagement, but it lacks the authenticity, creativity, and personal touch of something made with care and effort.

One is crafted with intent, passion, and individuality, while the other is just a product or placeholder. It’s a reminder that the value of content – and the interactions that come with it – often lies in its authenticity and connection to real people.