Contrary to recent narratives blaming artificial intelligence for the decline of social media, a Reddit user argues that the platforms themselves are the primary culprits. The user contends that inherent design flaws and engagement strategies, rather than AI-generated content, have transformed social media into an ‘antisocial wasteland.’ The discussion originates from a post on Reddit, accessible at [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p1gq6v/ai_slop_has_turned_social_media_into_an/], sparking debate on the true source of social media’s current state.