That's this internet. Nothing precludes you from dropping big tech and solely engaging with the "indie web"[0][1] if you so choose. You're free to build your own website with its own RSS feed, join webrings[2] of like-minded people, and engage organically.

[0] One of many similar initiatives, I'm sure. Not an endorsement.

[1] https://indieweb.org/

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webring

This is fine when you hide in the dark forest, small and unassuming, but the moment something discovers you, then you get ate by a predator.

Your human engagement will attract said predators because it's a unique information signal.