You may not see another platform like those for a while, but that doesn't mean the people aren't going somewhere. It means they aren't all running to a monolithic platform.
I've realized that all I really need is a combination of Discord, Forums, & Mastodon. It's really not different from when I was a kid.
AIM/ICQ for instant messaging
Chatrooms/Forums for more nuanced discussions based on topic.
Livejournal/Myspace/Friendster for keeping up with our friends.
@ken147@karschsp@Meyerweb Kbin.social isn't there yet, but it's growing. It's actually exploded since the Reddit blackout, actually.
I think it could be a contender as an alternative at least. Similar to how I was surprised at how alive Tumblr was when I looked for alternatives to Twitter.
@ken147 @karschsp @Meyerweb
You may not see another platform like those for a while, but that doesn't mean the people aren't going somewhere. It means they aren't all running to a monolithic platform.
I've realized that all I really need is a combination of Discord, Forums, & Mastodon. It's really not different from when I was a kid.
AIM/ICQ for instant messaging
Chatrooms/Forums for more nuanced discussions based on topic.
Livejournal/Myspace/Friendster for keeping up with our friends.