@Chozo I wonder if this bodes well for Kbin/Lemmy? Arguably their model is more about content than social relationships.

@Chozo this is a super-great point. on its merits, mastodon is inherently more *social*- it's a place for discourse and connection, not raw eyeballs and engagement. lower volume but much higher intent/quality of discussion.

@Chozo Interesting thought

For what it's worth, I use Facebook to keep up with my friends. I don't use any of the discovery features like Reels. I have friends and family in Australia where Facebook is more popular than in the USA.

@Chozo the only point I disagree with is that people don't want a social media platform anymore. I think they do, I just think they have forgotten that's what social media is for. Considering there is zero advertising for this platform and a technical set up, the growth and daily activity of it is pretty impressive and hasn't slowed in months.

I've met more interesting people in 8 months here than I did 12 years on twitter. I hope others get a chance to see that value.

I've been off Facebook since precovid, deactive so I can use messenger still.

I logged in for a specific reason yesterday and it was like one thing/person I follow or otherwise indicated interest in to 10+ "sponsored content" or "stuff you may like" or whatever they call it now.

But people treat it as a red flag because I'm not wasting my day away on that. Fucking what?

I don't know, apps like whatsapp are still mostly about socialization and communication.

Also I've never used snapchat but it's supposed to be pretty social.

Personally speaking, I have no interest in socialization. I'm only on the fediverse for content and more importantly discussion on that content (though not in a social manner)