That's a useful way to use twitter and in reality that is what a real social network looks like. Small clusters of people who usually know each other or the local area. Think more in terms of Whatsapp etc. That is real interaction with people you know.
Fakebook is an abomination and the user base are largely clueless to what is really going on. All those dumb addictive games where people spend hours and real money to win baubles? Reminds me of the Roman games that keep the public entertained while millions were enslaved.
Steemit is part of the answer.