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submitted 6 hours ago by dawidl@lemmy.world to c/fediverse@lemmy.world

It reminds me a little of the old internet. I like how relatively small it feels, and that people post content for the sake of the content, not to promote themselves. I haven’t found my usual corners yet, the ones I used to hang out in on older platforms, but I figure that’s just a matter of time. I’m not super nostalgic for the old internet or anything, but it’s nice to find at least a hint of something human-centered somewhere.

I hope it doesn’t fall apart and that it keeps growing.

I was skeptical when I switched to Linux, but then I ditched Windows on my dual boot for good. It was a hugely positive experience, and it really felt like freedom. I’m hoping this will be the same.

And don’t be mad at me if I act totally clueless here sometimes 'cause all that is new to me.

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[-] pmk@piefed.ca 21 points 5 hours ago

What are your usual corners?

[-] dawidl@lemmy.world 14 points 4 hours ago

Niche communities built around specific interests, from chess variants to linguistics projects like constructed languages. And occasionally something else, like a niche heavy music genre or something along those lines.

But I'm pretty burned out on Reddit, especially the way things are run over there

[-] MahouOwl@piefed.zip 6 points 3 hours ago

linguistics projects like constructed languages

Are you making your own? I also have a slight interest in the idea of conlangs.

[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 10 points 4 hours ago

There used to be a fairly active linguistics community here, but the science-themed instance it was hosted on went dark over a month ago. Hopefully it comes back.

I can't imagine there's not a chess sub here, surely it's big enough?

Music wise there are some communities, maybe !obscuremusic@piefed.social fits the bill for now?

[-] pmk@piefed.ca 3 points 3 hours ago

I remember seeing a toki pona community somewhere, but I'm not sure where it went.

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