If you don’t see many social posts from me, it’s because I spend most of my time nowadays on dark social.
Now that I’ve been invited to dark social, other platforms seem like the kiddie table — a lot of crying, a lot of yelling, a lot of begging for attention, crazy paranoia — and NO ice cream.
Also — a shout out to my dark social tribe. We stalk this place because it amuses us. If this post suddenly disappears, it’s because I’ve been called back into the void.
#NowTheyHaveToKillMe
Journey into the Shadows
The vast realm of digital communication has corners bathed in light and those shrouded in shadow. In the luminous expanse of traditional social platforms, noise dominates, and genuine connections often become lost. Yet, beyond the glare, lies the realm of dark social, a mysterious territory where interactions are more intimate and connections profound.
Echoes from the Mainstream
Mainstream platforms have, over time, become the playground for the masses, akin to a bustling marketplace. The clamor for validation, the desperate cries for attention, and the relentless battle for virtual supremacy have transformed these platforms into arenas of cacophony.
The Allure of the Void
Dark social, in stark contrast, offers a refuge. It is the dimly lit tavern where trusted confidantes gather, away from the prying eyes of the world. It’s a realm where authenticity reigns, where interactions are meaningful, and where the noise of the mainstream fades into a distant hum.
The Tribe of Shadows
In the depths of dark social, tribes form. Bonds forged in this realm are strong, for they are built on trust and understanding. As we navigate these waters, we find solace in our tribe, taking delight in the amusement the mainstream provides. Yet, with every public acknowledgment of the void, we risk being summoned back into the shadows.
Summary
We traverse the contrasting worlds of mainstream social platforms and dark social, recognizing the overwhelming noise of the former and the intimate authenticity of the latter. While dark social offers a refuge and a tribe to belong to, its elusive nature means that any public mention might summon us back into its depths.
Glossarium
- Dark Social: Digital communication channels that are not publicly accessible, like private messaging apps.
- Mainstream Platforms: Widely recognized social media channels open to the public.
- Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” – Oscar Wilde
Shadow Tribe
In the shadows, we converse,
Beyond the mainstream’s rehearsed,
Where authenticity is not dispersed,
In dark social, we’re immersed.
Beyond the glare and the gloss,
Away from chaos and the loss,
In the quiet, we come across,
Connections that carry no dross.
For in the depths, we find our tribe,
Where true emotions freely imbibe,
Yet when the mainstream does ascribe,
Back to the shadows, we subscribe.
What whispers of the void resonate within your essence?
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