The expression “this isn’t an airport, no need to announce your departure” is used quite often, when people—often in rage—quits an online platform. Yet, today I read the justification for doing so from someone leaving Nextdoor (a neighbourhood Facebook look alike):
For me, sharing my departure is simply about transparency and awareness. Platforms constantly analyze user activity, engagement patterns, and retention. If participation quietly stops, it becomes just another data point. When people openly express why they disengage, it provides something far more useful than silence.
I think that makes perfect sense, don’t you think?
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