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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[+] CifrareVerba 309 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (49 children)

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[–] [email protected] 123 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (26 children)

Ikr, ever since I was kid I was told that I am part of generation that knows it's way around tech. Growing up and realizing that most of gen z can't comprehend simple IT related concepts was... disappointing.

Though at least they are aware that they need to remember their own passwords (looking at you boomers).

[–] halykthered 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I teach 18 year olds and up. When I started, I assumed that everyone would know basic things, like creating folders or copying and pasting with a mouse. I'm surprised how often I have to teach them computer basics.

[–] zeppo 12 points 1 year ago

Teachers have a difficult time these days with students who don’t comprehend the concept of a hierarchal file system because iOS associates files with apps and not a directory structure.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Same! If you know of any online courses suitable for postsecondary students looking to build tech skills I would appreciate it, otherwise I might need to try getting a duty reallocation for a bit to put time into building one.

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