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The Last Social Network You Will Ever Join

Platform fatigue is real, but every year a new network launches promising to fix everything the last one broke. Why we keep signing up, and why we keep being disappointed.

deadpacket :: April 2, 2026 :: 6 min read

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The 3AM Frequency: Notes on Staying Up Too Late Online

There is a specific quality to the internet after midnight. The algorithms quiet down. The professionals go to sleep. What remains is stranger and more honest.

deadpacket :: March 30, 2026 :: 6 min read

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