We don't need Twitter and Facebook. They need us. They need our data.
The guys running these companies and similar are fully committed to
profit, not you. While there are companies that still have integrity and value people and privacy first, these don't.
Some "news" agencies unsurprising behave the same way. Valuing
profit above human decency. It is these "news" sources that truly have a problem with fake news. Inventing or stretching information to get a very measured reaction from you. Keep you watching. True opiate of the masses. Sowing division in our country for profit.
Obviously, some do this far more than others. This might help:
https://adfontesmedia.com-X15-