The distinction between a “social network” and “parasocial network” is a great one!
Twitter was successful as both, though emphasis was on parasocial IMO.
From: @mnemonicoverloadhttps://libranet.de/display/0b6b25a8-1864-4e61-acd2-3ef431785154
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.