We normally try to keep our language moderate here at Just About, but in this case we have good reason to make an exception. Enshittification was the American Dialect Society's word of the year for 2023. It was coined by journalist Cory Doctorow to describe the decay of major online platforms. Here's an explanation Cory gave in an article for Wired:
"First, [online platforms] are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value for themselves. Then, they die."
Fighting enshittification is one of Just About's founding principles. It underlies our entire business model. Deshittification, however, will be an uphill battle.
We want to know if you've felt the effects of enshittification, and if you have any ideas for fixing it. You can enter this bounty with text or video. We're looking for fuller answers to this one; aim for at least 150 words.
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