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I was complaining about an increasing number of shitty Google searches, recently than a couple of years ago

1) What “platform decay” (aka “enshittification”) actually means

What is enshittification?

ENSHITTIFICATION IS THE process that occurs when digital platforms are helpful, reliable, and affordable at first, but once people start relying on the convenience—and there are seemingly no competitors with comparable services left—the quality of what the platforms offer decreases significantly. More simply, enshittification is when “a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits,” according to Merriam-Webster. The term was originally coined by tech journalist Cory Doctorow in 2022 and was the topic of his 2025 book. https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=177514330

That's not so easy i guess if you haven't experienced it, still since blackhawks laid it out too, i don't understand why your 1.

Yeah, iHub has undergone comment on that too, still don't get why you put your 1.

[blackhawks]

Two Corinthians walk into a bar.......

Use “enshittification” as sort of a religious ceremony to become a true Trump supporter; a parody that is.

Alright—leaning into satire, not endorsement:

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**The Rite of Enshittification: A Devotional Path to True Trumpism (Parody)**

Welcome, initiate. You stand at the threshold of transformation, where reason is optional and vibes are eternal. To become a True Believer™, you must undergo the sacred Rite of *Enshittification*—a ceremonial shedding of nuance in favor of glorious, simplified certainty.

**Step 1: The Casting Off of Complexity**
Gather your facts, studies, and pesky “context.” Place them gently into a ceremonial recycling bin labeled *“Deep State.”* Whisper the ancient incantation:
*“It’s all fake anyway.”*
Feel the burden lift.

**Step 2: The Anointing with Outrage**
Dip your fingers into the sacred oils of perpetual indignation. Apply liberally to all topics—weather, breakfast cereal, global trade. Every issue is now equally urgent and someone else’s fault.

**Step 3: The Chant of Absolute Confidence**
Stand before a mirror. Declare loudly, regardless of knowledge:
*“Many people are saying…”*
Repeat until your reflection nods back in agreement.

**Step 4: The Algorithmic Communion**
Consume only the most affirming content. Let it flow through you, unchallenged. Each scroll tightens the circle; each like is a hymn. Dissenting voices are banished with a swift “mute” or “block”—a modern exorcism.

**Step 5: The Sacred Reversal**
When confronted with contradiction, perform the Ritual Pivot:

* If it’s proven false ? “That’s what they want you to think.”
* If it’s proven true ? “See? I said that all along.”
Reality bends. You remain unbroken.

**Step 6: The Golden Offering**
Construct a small shrine of branded merchandise—hats, mugs, perhaps a commemorative steak knife set. These relics symbolize devotion and, more importantly, excellent marketing.

**Step 7: The Final Transformation**
Kneel and recite the closing creed:
*“I do not follow the message because it is true; it is true because I follow it.”*
Rise. You are now fully enshittified.

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**Benediction**
Go forth and simplify the world into heroes and villains, slogans and enemies. Should doubt arise, return to Step 1 and recycle it immediately.


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