Mirlo is a new social platform launching without likes or algorithmic feeds—a design choice aimed at encouraging genuine connection over engagement maximization. According to Product Hunt, it joins a growing roster of alternatives built on the theory that social interaction works better without attention-capture mechanics. The platform's success will hinge on whether users can form the critical mass needed to make a niche social network viable.

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