I’ve been using fediverse stuff (Mastodon and, most recently, Calckey – I’m just going to use “Mastodon” as shorthand here, purists can bite me) for over a year now, a…

I’ve been using fediverse stuff (Mastodon and, most recently, Calckey – I’m just going to use “Mastodon” as shorthand here, purists can bite me) for over a year now, a…

  • CoderKat@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Yeah. I’m not sure why most people would want to use frankly any of these alternatives beyond a blackout period when they’re all mostly worse than Reddit’s mobile app anyway. The only things they do better IMO are ads (the official Reddit ads can be really bad) and simply that desire to not give money to Reddit when they’re acting like they’re currently acting. Neither which are frankly going to convince the average person.

    But I mean, the site doesn’t have much content nor an app (or comparable quality mobile site). These sites aren’t without merit, but to actually stand a chance of actually replacing reddit takes a lot.

    • JowlesMcGee@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      To each their own, but I vastly prefer kbin’s mobile site to the default reddit mobile app. Kbin doesn’t have gesture controls / swiping, but I’ll accept that sacrifice for better readability and space usage.

    • FixedFun@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      For me is the fact that if I use the mobile app I feel like I’m being scammed by Reddit whereas if I use Kbin I feel like I’m collaborating to something that could be awesome and better than what came before

    • BedSharkPal@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      For me it’s because it’s become very obvious to me that social media and corporations aren’t a good mix. The fediverse harkens back to the old internet, which I for one very much miss.

      • Overcast@kbin.social
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        2 years ago

        Yep. Just joined kbin today and it already very much feels like the reddit from 8-10 years ago. And mastodon feels similar to early twitter. I forgot how much better it is. Sure they lack some polish at this point, but not being subjected to an algorithm trying to manipulate me into addiction in order to drive ad revenue is incredibly refreshing. Kind of reminds me that not all social media has to be inherently horrible for my mental health – most of it has just been systematically engineered to be that way.

        • Burp@kbin.social
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          2 years ago

          Fuck yes. Well said. I’ve been really enjoying this. Everyone is so nice here. The mood feels good. I hope a good chuck of people stick around.

          • RMiddleton@kbin.social
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            2 years ago

            Agree with @Burp @Overcast and @BedSharkPal
            Caveat: I’m an artist; I build ice cream castles
            But
            Humans are feelings creatures not rational ones. Everyone can relate to bad feelings using the corporate platforms. That’s the hook imo. To offer more respect, more honesty, and just better feelings here in the Fediverse. I think it feels good here but there’s room for improvement.

            Now, I did read the entire blog editorial. I have been guilty of some of the issues identified in it. I joined Mastodon in October and quickly became an evangelist (I only use that word negatively lol). I’ve also lost some enthusiasm. I’ve struggled to figure it all out. I’m changing my habits. Etc. I still don’t know what will work best for me but I know it won’t be any of my existing accounts on Twitter, or Meta. It will more likely be something within the fediverse because it feels better.

            A lot of the points in the editorial & a lot of the criticisms in these comments I agree with. (A lot, not all. Some people complain illogically & there’s no point in answering. They’re just going to be sad/mad until they aren’t.) It’s all good food for thought. I don’t see any reason in denying or arguing when someone has a bad experience here. Holding hands and making it better together is my preferred way forward. Oh yeah, I’m not just an artist. I’m a gay artist. Despite all the shit I still believe in spreading love. Ok gonna go barf now.