If only the Democrats tried getting Democrats to vote for them instead of Republicans, they might have actually focused on things Democratic voters wanted. Instead they went more center right. Liz Cheney wasn't out there trying to drum up support from Democrats.
You can just leave. You don't need to be concerned with businesses. They naturally chase money and will come up with alternative means of communicating if the tools they have now aren't working as effectively as they need. They probably have a mailing list, or community bulletin board at the physical store that's been woefully neglected by the social media users. And if they don't, you can actively recommend it to your favorite businesses and the good ones will do it, or take the idea and make it better.
You don't need to tell anyone you left. You don't need to make a special profile pic and leave that up so everyone knows you left. Just leave. Stop caring about social media. I've been off of Facebook and Twitter for damn near two decades now, because even back then I saw how horrible it was for my focus, and mental health
I still manage to keep up on events I care about, and in touch with the people that matter to me. It's 100% possible but you gotta be the one to disengage. Even if no one else leaves, like I had in my case, the people who care will still reach out to you in the ways they can.
Granted I make throwaway accounts on federated social networks, but this scratches that itch for current info in the things I'm interested in.
Jesus you guys are fuckin addicted bad. Can't leave Instagram lest you lose out on that oh so crucial dopamine hit from being in the know. People used to organize. You've given away the ability to do that when you don't even know how to live without Facebook.
Do it, quit. Even if no one else does it. Stop relying on these tools.
Stop justifying using their services. Businesses should have multiple avenues to get the information you need. If they're solely dependent on Meta, they won't change unless people leave.
The neo liberal left is perfect content with having absolutely no pushback or pressure. They're still trying to get Republican voters to like them for some reason.
If only the Democrats tried getting Democrats to vote for them instead of Republicans, they might have actually focused on things Democratic voters wanted. Instead they went more center right. Liz Cheney wasn't out there trying to drum up support from Democrats.