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I want Lemmy to explode with users and have a HUGE community. Exploring communities with 100 users is a waste of time. (self.unpopularopinion)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by itadakimasu to c/unpopularopinion

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I've noticed an overwhelming number of posts here glorifying the "good old days" and how Lemmy embodies that sense of community we all long for. But let's be real: we don't actually know each other, and that's okay.

When I hop onto a social media platform, I'm seeking something different. I crave the vastness of large communities where I can instantly engage with people, seek advice, and exchange ideas. It's about breaking news, both on a global and local scale, and sparking meaningful discussions.

As someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I witnessed the birth of web 1.0. I even hand-coded HTML for my elementary school's "web team" when I was just 12 years old. It was an incredible experience at the time, but times have changed. Now, for me, the internet represents a realm of connectivity, promptness, and the power of large-scale discussion.

Let's embrace the evolution of the internet, recognizing that we can still foster a sense of community while expanding our horizons beyond nostalgia. It's time to seize the potential of this ever-growing digital landscape, where we can engage with a multitude of perspectives and amplify our collective voices.

Overall, I really like Lemmy and the fediverse (I hate the word though, does that make me old?). Decentralization, while remaining connected, is wonderful.

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[–] itadakimasu 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I feel like my most favorite things in the world are user supported. Three examples:

wikipedia
npr
radioparadise

All three items there are well supported and are enjoyed by many people. I donate to all three.

If Lemmy becomes a thing, I'll expand that list.

[–] MiddleWeigh 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"The best things in life are free"

It's an objective truth of our reality. We are just playing pretend half the time.

[–] itadakimasu 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't say they were free, I said they were user supported (through donations)

[–] MiddleWeigh 3 points 1 year ago

I love those things too.

My use of the word free there is free in a sense.

It comes from within. That is my definition of freedom at least.