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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[–] Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com 26 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

I had to laugh when you mentioned Linux as if it's a requirement to use the Fediverse. It's funny how everyone here loves Linux (including me).

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 points 23 minutes ago

It's not a requirement, but whatever leads you to Lemmy will also lead you to Linux. Whether that's anti-corporatism, anti-capitalism, pro-open-source, just counter-culture, or whatever else. They're the same side of different coins. (I don't think this is a real phrase, but it works. They aren't actually related, but they're equivalent.)

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

I don't love Linux.

[–] FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 12 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Oh you will.... You will.

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 6 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

I have used it for 25 years. I never loved it. I don't love operating systems anymore than I love hammers. I have 5 hammers.

[–] FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 8 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I would try to pull rank here, but I only have two hammers. I love em both.

[–] miked@piefed.social 1 points 1 hour ago

Those are rookie numbers! Need get a few more.

I've got at least five. Why? Each one has its own advantages.

[–] Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Careful, you could get banned saying stuff like that around here!

[–] TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Not banned yet, but gotten crazy people DMing me how I should die because of it, yes.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 hours ago

is that serious? what the fuck is wrong with people

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

is that serious? what the fuck is wrong with people