onlineosion
Onlineosion is a neologism used to describe the gradual degradation of the online information environment. It combines the words online and erosion to capture processes that diminish the durability, diversity, and accessibility of digital content over time. Because the term is not widely standardized, its meaning can vary across discussions, but it generally points to long-term decay in how online information persists and is encountered.
Etymology and usage have not been formalized. Early or informal uses appear in tech commentary and social
Core ideas associated with onlineosion include data decay and link rot, platform-driven content changes, and shifts
Implications and discussions surrounding onlineosion often touch on digital preservation, web archiving, media literacy, and governance.