Singer Simi has shared why she no longer engages in witty, savage comebacks on Twitter (X), attributing the change to the platform’s evolving culture.
Speaking on the Zero Conditions Podcast, Simi explained that her aim was never to be savage but to respond authentically.
She clarified that she isn’t as active on X as she used to be and doesn’t view her past responses as savage.
She said: “I feel like I still am sometimes; maybe it’s because I’m not on Twitter as much as I used to be. I don’t see it as being ‘savage’ because my goal is not to be savage.
“Sometimes people see your response and are always like, ‘You’re always clapping back,’ but compared to how much stuff you see online, I hardly ever reply honestly.
“That’s how I am in real life, though; I’d say I’m very quick with it. If someone says sorry, I would say sorry for yourself; I’m a joker as well.”
According to her, X has become a competition for who can be the most toxic or loudest, which she doesn’t enjoy.
Instead, Simi said she prefers to focus on her music and engage in meaningful conversations.
“Twitter isn’t the way it used to be; it used to be better. I don’t think it’s because people are now awake, though. I feel like Twitter has become a competition for who can be the most toxic or the loudest person and I don’t have fun with it like I used to. Now I hardly go on it.”
