• spudwart@spudwart.com
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    10 months ago

    I understand the issue of “it’s a Fediverse only if the network is diversified.” And “it’s difficult for new users to understand.” But if we also go down the path of making the system like a standard centralized network we defeat the purpose of the Fediverse.

    Our issue isn’t a “we need to copycat our predecessors” it’s a “we need to explain how we work in a simple enough way no one could possibly misunderstand.”

    I’ve tried various methods of explaining it, and I think the issue is half bad explanations and half a lack of interest.

    We need to also start pressing our strengths. The Fediverse, as it’s nature of an AGPLv3 project, is ad free. We also don’t have the weight of megacorps deciding what is allowed to be shared because of said ad revenue.

    Avoid talking about the technology. Boast our numbers, we’re 2 million strong on Lemmy and 14 million Fediverse wide. Avoid confusion, offer help, and press our advantages.

    • Liforra@endlesstalk.org
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      10 months ago

      What about

      Its like email but for social media because everyone can make an account on different instances and still talktoveachother

      Its free and without ads or a premium subscription

      Its run by users, big corporation’s wont decide whqt makes them most money, users will decide