The problem is that communities got replaced by algorithms who think on your behalf.

The algorithm is by definition random, and yet for countless years now it is how most social media sites, including popular developer communities, operate.

In the era of the feed and timeline, nobody bothers to check “Following” when you have “Recommended” enabled by default. The former requires effort, while the latter gives a false sense of reality.

Every refresh it is something new and exciting, every time. A never ending loop of joy and happiness. Who knows… one day the algorithm could even show you in front of the entire world!