group chat
A group chat is a digital forum where no single person is responsible for steering the conversation. It stands as a fragile social contract that collapses the moment everyone goes silent. With each ping comes a bombardment of pointless stickers and passive confirmations, and genuine dialogue is lost in the noise. When someone tries to guide the topic, it derails in an instant, concluding with a noncommittal 'got it'. Empathy and solidarity sink into the depths of read receipts in this shared digital space.