I don't even need to write my own answer, because it's so similar to yours. The differences are minor: I stopped using Minds and Reddit, rather than X.

I also found SN very early in my bitcoin journey, so the stackers were a big influence on me diving in fully.

Undisciplined

How has Stacker News helped you? The top most answer gets 1000 sats.

hasherstacker

It stops me from doom scrolling on X. Plus SNL brings a comedic approach to bitcoin news. It’s not about fed rates or recycling the same ol guests that go on all the popular/influencer  bitcoin podcasts. 

Lastly I get to interact with bitcoiners. I get to zap sats which help kick start the circular economy share my ideas and opinions with other stackers and exit the fiat madness I find myself in every day. 