It feels like this is how social media and the Internet should have been all along. Truly run for the interest and good of humanity, and out of the hands of corporate control and profiteering. People, out of their own generosity and goodwill, host their own instances and let others use it for free. It’s such an awesome example of humans helping each other and working to create abundance for everyone to enjoy.

I believe that everyone putting their time, money, and effort into building up the Fediverse - the developers, server owners, mods, and everyone else who keeps it alive and interesting - is helping to make the Internet (and by extension, the world) a better place. You all are awesome. Keep up the amazing work.

Also hi, I’m new here. I found out about Lemmy today, and I was so intrigued that I spent all day learning about it lol.

  • sbvEnglish
    80·
    1 year ago

    It feels like the early Internet: it’s still being actively improved, it’s noncommercial, people are weirder, people are passionate, fewer bots, it’s kind of exciting.

    I have no idea if it will succeed, but it’s a nice feeling.

    • Holodeck_Moriarty@lemm.eeEnglish
      34·
      1 year ago

      Yeah, it’s not a sterile, bland, corporate-feeling experience like most mainstream sites. I’ve missed the charm and wild variability of the old internet, and this feels pretty close to it again.

      • ThelsimEnglish
        5·
        1 year ago

        I think that phrases quite well how I feel about it. Old internet…
        You’re making me feel nostalgic now, in a good way.

      • player1English
        5·
        1 year ago

        Hey would you be willing to help me out? I’m a prince who needs help moving his money to the US of A.

        • Holodeck_Moriarty@lemm.eeEnglish
          11·
          1 year ago

          Of course! You know, you’re the 4th prince I’ve helped this month - would ya believe it?!

          Are Google play gift cards the currency in your country also?

    • augor1@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I feel the same way. The federated aspect is brilliant and more social platforms should follow it.

      • sbvEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        To be clear: I’m referring to the people. The technology is fine - it works well enough. But the people and the “hey let’s make something new together” attitude is what makes Lemmy exciting.