I've had it for years, I don't even know when at this point.
It must have been my most-used app week after week, year after year, phone after phone.
That dev will never see this post, and I'm just one person, but that app made my mundane little life demonstrably better. A little bit better each day.
Yep. u/Spez should be shaking in his boots at the 53k active user count here, the XXX at k.bin, and the 25k on Squabbles. Obviously it's a fraction of reddit, but you only need to get to a certain critical mass to where even more obscure groups can have a source for news and meaningful discussion. That discussion and community is why I defended and advocated for Reddit for a decade+. Not reddit itself.
They're betting that they are the untouchable community but what happens if the community splinters? They're worthless.
This is a great comment. Worry is everywhere.
Between Boost and Sync, Lemmy is emerging as a promising option because there's going to be multiple strong 3rd party apps to engage with.
That sounds almost too good to be true. Does the CU have restrictive sign up criteria? All you have to do is park a small amount in the account, make one deposit a month (does it need to be direct deposit) and you get 2.5% everywhere???
I'm waiting for Sync for Lemmy. I was actually pretty well settled in Squabbles, but when I heard that the dev for Sync for Reddit was making a Lemmy app, I had to jump over here and give it a shot. His design was THAT good.
I've heard this song and dance for a decade now. There will be a skirmish, folks will be killed, the US will be "concerned", and then the cycle would repeat.
At this point, what action would need to happen for Israel to stop expanding/encroaching (pick your connotation based on your leaning) and maintain the current boundary lines?
During the last wildfire bout, Northeastern PA had an AQI of 447. I had taken a five minute drive to get eggs and my eyes were burning. You couldn't see more than a football field or so in front of you. I've never experienced anything like it.
Is this the first time that the NFL has proceeded with the Hard Knocks assignment even though the HC has indicated that he has no interest?
There's a balance. You're right that growth for growth's sake, linear and forever, is exactly what got reddit into this situation. That being said, the fediverse will still need a significant influx of users to increase content, especially in niche locations, to the point where the page feels fresh enough each day to make folks' home base.
You weren't fired, but you got a sizable paycut. I would begin seeking out other opportunities, without telling anyone. Test the waters before making an announcement of your intentions.
Here you go: https://lemmy.fediverse.observer/dailystats&days=30
I have my toes in both Lemmy and Squabbles. I am skeptical that the fediverse can withstand humanity's collective need for infinite and continuous financial growth, and I am frustrated with the buggy and laggy website. However, I have been enjoying my time on this site more than Squabbles, and I think a BIG part of that is that the doubled user count really creates a fresher and more dynamic conversation, especially in the smaller communities.