NSC is a format that long precedes that of modern social media. It's essentially an evolution of the now ancient bulletin board, and as anonymous as we want it to be. It's unsocial social media, if at all.
I guess we do get the same endorphin releasing kick when involved with an exciting thread...
Social media is a problem. A big problem.
If you think scamming is bad now, wait until AI really sets in.
Of course there are other issues such as mental health and social engineering, but that's another topic.
I genuinely think the best thing any one can do for their own wellbeing is leave...