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I confess, I’ve become a lurker. It’s part of a dark trend away from friends

When I was compulsively sharing and being shared with, I was expressing the person I wanted to be. Now, I just silently observe the lives of others.

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When I was compulsively sharing and being shared with, I was expressing the person I wanted to be. Now, I just silently observe the lives of others.

8 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 8 days ago on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Social media platforms prioritize entertainment and ads, causing a decline in posts from friends and prompting users to lurk, Meta's trial shows friend content viewing dropped recently.