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The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. - Burke.
Yes it's miserable, and I'm not sure if I'm doing anything at all, but turning away seems worse.
Doomscrolling can decrease the motivation to act, contribute to anxiety and analysis paralysis.
Banning communities can be helpful to avoid those that fuel doomscrolling rather than action.