Platform-Hopping and “Dear Algorithm”: Evolving Rituals in a Fragmented Digital World

In recent weeks, many people have begun rethinking where—and how—they engage online. As users move between platforms, they are reassessing their digital spaces, asking: How can I make these experiences work and feel better for me? This shift is evident in the rise of “algorithmic intentions,” with users now directly addressing “The Algorithm,” making specific requests: “Dear Algorithm, bring me people who get it,” or “Please, just show me good news today.”