i only use hn and reddit and group email threads.  gave up all the rest many years ago because i recognized the negative patterns it was reinforcing in my own life and others&#x27;.<p>if you&#x27;re thinking about it, do it.  you&#x27;re recognizing that there&#x27;s a problem in your own life.  if you&#x27;ve never thought about it, you&#x27;re probably fine.