I feel like the reason #Mastodon, and the #Fediverse at large, aren’t taking off has to do with the fact that they’re actually social networks. People don’t seem to want a social network, they want content platforms. People aren’t using #Twitter or #Threads or #TikTok to keep up with their friends these days, they’re using these apps to entertain themselves. And since #Facebook and every other platform that used to be a social network began pivoting toward content promotion, I think society has forgotten what a social network is supposed to actually be anymore.
(E: Grammar.)
@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 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.
