I've just blocked the linux communities. I quite liked Linux when I still had reason to use it, but it's just not something I care to see so frequently when scrolling the FP. Just keep blocking the /c/ you don't want and eventually you'll have a curated list of posts you want to see. But maybe i'm just old, ya young bastard. :p
I think of the new hardcore servers as the next "love letter" to their fanbase. In the same way that Classic Vanilla was, but perhaps lost it as they started making changes into Classic BC and Classic Wrath, to the point where now Classic WoW is becoming unrecognizable to its original (or perhaps second) rendition in the Vanilla rerelease. This is what they were asked for and they listened, working with the important community players in a way that, by and large, seems to be paying off. I'm also in the don't-trust-Blizzard camp, but it's important to praise them for a job well done when they've done the right thing. And it seems like they did a good job so far.
Praise the sun!
I don't know if Lemmy let's me upload multiple photos so here's me double-dipping with the initial set up. I went a little overkill with the diatomaceous earth around the border. There's a tray inside the cage and a cinder block to raise the grow bag up out of what would be standing water during heavy rains.
some subs are still lively. To be expected, however Lemmy has proven a viable alternative with enough activity to keep me sated, and it's clearly still growing. Every day a new community pops up that reflects a counterpart on Reddit and the remaining niches are quickly being filled right here.