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What are we going to do about it?

Sorry for the Google Translate Link. An easy alternative is much appreciated.

Edit: thanks to @Xamrica@lemmy.dbzer0.com for this translation alternative: https://translate.kagi.com/translate/https://www.xataka.com/servicios/foros-internet-estan-desapareciendo-porque-ahora-todo-reddit-discord-eso-preocupante

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[–] tfm@europe.pub 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I run a forum where the first post was started 23 years ago.

That's cool!

People still keep using this trash!

Why? I mean if it can be destroyed on a whimp again should be reason enough to not use it again.

[–] lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'd say its mostly convenience. Discord is easier to use on mobile devices and provides voice chat.

[–] weremacaque@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I don’t mind Discord for smaller groups of friends I know in real life, but larger groups end up with so many notifications that I end up ignoring the app. A forum would feel a lot nicer, like it’s not a chore to keep up with things.

[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago

Yeah it's really not fit for purpose, I have every server I'm in muted

[–] Chewy7324@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 week ago

Agreed. In general people seem to like centralised platforms. They don't want to sign up on another site for a specific purpose. They stick to what they know unless there's good reason to change (mostly peer/ad/social media pressure I feel like).

In a way Lemmy is similar in that it's a single platform to access all types of content. Given most people don't care about the technical "how", I can see why they like Discord and Reddit.