[-] Grumpycat8@dmv.community 1 points 2 years ago

@jdp23 @dingus

The software should function, yes, but making something too accessible, whether it's a social website or an underground dance club, changes the quality of the experience. Dilutes it, if it doesn't outright destroy it.

I would say that Reddit is still a great resource when you get down to the small subreddits devoted to particular topics. That's why I want to protect it from the meddling of people who only want to milk it for money.

[-] Grumpycat8@dmv.community 25 points 2 years ago

@thenexusofprivacy @fediverse@kbin.social @fediverse@lemmy.ml

I'm a first-wave Reddit refugee and I agree, don't say the fediverse is easy. I've been online since the early 90s and it's not an easy transition. I wish there was a map. I wish it were easier to set up new communities for chatting.

But having been through these cycles (online and IRL) before, I must say that maybe you *don't* want it to be too easy. You *don't* want to get too popular.

I hope the Reddit revolt works. I want my niche communities back.

Grumpycat8

joined 2 years ago