I Deleted My Twitter Account...

Summary

In this video, Mudahar explains his decision to delete his Twitter account, citing a lack of benefit to his YouTube channel after a cost-benefit analysis. He criticizes the platform for its toxicity and compares it to 4chan's /pol/ board, expressing frustration with the constant exposure to extreme political content and engagement bait. Despite having millions of impressions, Mudahar found no tangible benefit in promoting his videos on Twitter. He encourages viewers to engage with him through other platforms like Reddit and Discord, emphasizing the importance of focusing on content creation rather than wasting time on unproductive social media.

Takeaways

• 🗑️ The speaker, Mudahar, deleted his Twitter account after realizing it offered no benefits to his YouTube channel.
• 📊 He conducted a cost-benefit analysis and found Twitter was a waste of time with no positive impact on his channel.
• 🤝 Mudahar initially used Twitter to interact with fans and other YouTubers, and to stay updated with community news.
• 😡 He feels the platform has deteriorated, becoming similar to 4chan's /pol/ board, filled with extreme and toxic content.
• 💻 Mudahar mentions his experience with the deep web and how Twitter's content has become as disturbing as what he's seen there.
• 🔒 He deactivated two-factor authentication on Twitter and criticizes the platform for poor security notifications.
• 🚫 He discusses the difficulty of avoiding unwanted content on Twitter, even with muting and blocking.
• 🍗 A specific example of disturbing content involved an AI-generated image with racist and offensive themes.
• 🔍 Mudahar criticizes the lack of research and nuance in political discussions on Twitter, with extreme views dominating.
• 📉 Despite having a Twitter account with high engagement, he found no statistical benefit in terms of YouTube viewership.
• 🎮 He expresses a preference for focusing on creating content rather than spending time on Twitter and plans to explore other topics.

Q & A

Why did Mudahar delete his Twitter account?

Mudahar deleted his Twitter account after conducting a cost-benefit analysis which showed that it offered no benefit to his YouTube channel and was a waste of time.

What were Mudahar's initial reasons for using Twitter?

Mudahar initially used Twitter to interact with fans, communicate with other YouTubers, and stay updated with the community and evolving news.

How has Twitter's platform changed according to Mudahar?

Mudahar feels that Twitter has become similar to 4chan, with a constant stream of controversial and toxic content that drains energy and fun from the platform.

Did Mudahar experience any security breaches or hacks that led to deactivating his Twitter?

No, Mudahar did not experience any security breaches or hacks. He deactivated his Twitter account by choice.

What does Mudahar think about the political discourse on Twitter?

Mudahar finds the political discourse on Twitter to be extremely toxic and polarized, with little room for nuance or middle ground.

How does Mudahar feel about the content he was exposed to on Twitter?

Mudahar feels that the content on Twitter was not beneficial to his mental health in the long term and was mostly engagement bait, political toxicity, or inappropriate material.

What was Mudahar's experience with Twitter's two-factor authentication?

Mudahar mentioned that Twitter's two-factor authentication was deactivated without clear notification, which he sees as a negative sign regarding the platform's security.

How did Mudahar's YouTube video promotion strategy involve Twitter?

Mudahar used Twitter to promote his YouTube videos, but found that there was no tangible increase in viewership from Twitter compared to other platforms.

What alternative platforms does Mudahar suggest for community engagement?

Mudahar suggests using specialized Discord communities and Reddit as more effective and healthier alternatives for community engagement.

What is Mudahar's stance on people contacting his significant other regarding his social media activity?

Mudahar is against people contacting his significant other regarding his social media activity, stating that it's inappropriate and that he is available for direct contact.

What future content does Mudahar plan to focus on now that he's left Twitter?

Mudahar plans to focus on creating more content, exploring deeper internet rabbit holes, and discussing topics like domain hijacking and the PlayStation 2 Linux project.