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Hey folks: I know it's a drag to watch yet another social media site and create new logins and such, but for those who might be interested there's a reddit-like alternative underway in early experimentation.
https://kbin.social/m/somerville
The m/somerville thing is analogous to a subreddit like r/somerville--but they call them "magazines" there. You can post a link to an article, upload an image, all the typical stuff.
It's hard to migrate, and I know that nobody wants to move until there's more content. But there's only more content if people contribute to it. Very chicken-egg status.
I used this FAQ to get started and begin to understand the terminology and functions: https://kbin.social/m/kbinfaqs@kilioa.org/t/20459/A-small-FAQ-to-hopefully-help-new-users-to-kbin
https://kbin.social/m/somerville
The m/somerville thing is analogous to a subreddit like r/somerville--but they call them "magazines" there. You can post a link to an article, upload an image, all the typical stuff.
It's hard to migrate, and I know that nobody wants to move until there's more content. But there's only more content if people contribute to it. Very chicken-egg status.
I used this FAQ to get started and begin to understand the terminology and functions: https://kbin.social/m/kbinfaqs@kilioa.org/t/20459/A-small-FAQ-to-hopefully-help-new-users-to-kbin
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Date: 2023-06-19 12:37 pm (UTC)Well, since it's only 6 days old...
Date: 2023-06-19 02:23 pm (UTC)We seem to be at a point where people are seeking non-corporate social alternatives. And I think it's fine to complain about the capitalist tools, but you also have to be willing to contribute to the alternatives.
It's not for everyone. But people who aren't afraid of being pioneers might be willing to try.
Re: Well, since it's only 6 days old...
Date: 2023-06-19 04:19 pm (UTC)Re: Well, since it's only 6 days old...
Date: 2023-06-19 04:31 pm (UTC)I'm not going to let such sunk costs stop me from trying something else. YMMV.