Social media is getting really boring lately that I ended spending more time reading Chinese webnovels instead.

If the mainstream social media is not spammed to death by AI bots then it's over moderated or a algorithmic mess. Popular social media feels like a walled garden at this point.

I know the solution is to go outside, but where would I go that doesn't require spending money? Also, where would I advertise in real life that doesn't require money?