I’ve noticed an overwhelming number of posts here glorifying the “good old days” and how Lemmy embodies that sense of community we all long for. But let’s be real: we don’t actually know each other, and that’s okay.

When I hop onto a social media platform, I’m seeking something different. I crave the vastness of large communities where I can instantly engage with people, seek advice, and exchange ideas. It’s about breaking news, both on a global and local scale, and sparking meaningful discussions.

As someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I witnessed the birth of web 1.0. I even hand-coded HTML for my elementary school’s “web team” when I was just 12 years old. It was an incredible experience at the time, but times have changed. Now, for me, the internet represents a realm of connectivity, promptness, and the power of large-scale discussion.

Let’s embrace the evolution of the internet, recognizing that we can still foster a sense of community while expanding our horizons beyond nostalgia. It’s time to seize the potential of this ever-growing digital landscape, where we can engage with a multitude of perspectives and amplify our collective voices.

Overall, I really like Lemmy and the fediverse (I hate the word though, does that make me old?). Decentralization, while remaining connected, is wonderful.

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    1 year ago

    I think there’s a happy medium that only lasts a short while before $$$ so I’m enjoying this while I can. I’m more curious than anything. It’s a cool little look into human nature as well.

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      It’s my understanding that the purpose of federation is that $$$ can’t take over

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      I feel like my most favorite things in the world are user supported. Three examples:

      • wikipedia
      • npr
      • radioparadise

      All three items there are well supported and are enjoyed by many people. I donate to all three.

      If Lemmy becomes a thing, I’ll expand that list.

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        1 year ago

        “The best things in life are free”

        It’s an objective truth of our reality. We are just playing pretend half the time.

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    1 year ago

    I personally disagree steady growth is much healthier. This is an actual unpopular opinion which is wonderful to see however, great post!