There’s nothing wrong with that particular demographic or anything, but it doesn’t feel like a win to me if the entire fediverse is just one big monoculture.

I wonder what it is that is keeping more diverse users away? Is picking a server/federation too complicated? Or is it that they don’t see any content that they like?

Thoughts?

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[–] [email protected] 135 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (50 children)

I'm new here, and new to federated applications (and fit OP's description perfectly). This federated stuff is going to remain niche unless somebody figures out a way to make it approachable.

Reddit first time:

> open app
> choose some things I like
> see all the things

Lemmy first time:

> open app
> ?????
> google how to use it
> choose a... server? 
> ?????

[–] sock 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

i had to actually READ about how to get this program to work and understand its nuances and stuff and research ways to even look at it or what is was

90% of people are def not gonna do that lol

[–] R51 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

if they can't then GTFO. (and I say can't knowing full well it means "don't feel like lifting a finger")

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