I understand the want for these new social networks to be less-controlled and more distributed, but I think there is a line in general for dopamine dependence and algorithmic targeting.
TikTok, Reels, YT Shorts, all are a net-drain when it comes to doom-scrolling/wasting time. I [[kind of]] understand keeping more traditional methods and making more open versions: Pixelfed (Insta), Bluesky (Twitter), etc. as people want some form of connection, but I don't think these short vid platforms should be put on a pedestal.