Lileks: Do we really need a new social media platform? January 31, 2021 — 2:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: Now, the bad news: There's a new social media platform! It's called MeWe, which could be the most infantile name for a website until WinkieTinkle comes along. It's quite popular, with 2.5 million sign-ups in recent weeks. By contrast, Facebook has 11 billion members, which includes everyone on this planet and the backup duplicate planet the tech giants have built on the other side of the sun. (It's full of clones.) I signed up for MeWe immediately, for several reasons. 1. I always stake out my own name on any new platform, so no one takes it. I use my own name online, because it keeps me honest and civil. You're more inclined to act like a sanctimonious ranter if you're Bob945. Of course, if your name is really Bob945, let 'er rip, I guess.