I only used Reddit because of the European community, and by extension the non-US American community. As I said in the post, for now it is by far the largest online community of its kind and genuinely interesting conversations are happening there. European politics but also a strong buyfromEU community.
It's a difficult issue because many in the community want to move but no one wants to make the move because a lack of community. It could be coordinated and I have tried to encourage people to do so, but sadly no success so far. And if people drop off, like I have, it becomes difficult to find them back.
Little over a year ago I made the swap to Linux myself and been actively degoogling. I went for Proton and Libre Office. Youtube and Android are the big issues. There simply is no equivalent to Youtube (in content at least) but I use Firefox + uBlock or on my phone Morphe which makes it sort of usable.
I've looked into Graphene and other options but I struggle being able to use regular apps, banking most notable. For now I decided to leave it but when the time comes to replace my phone I will do everything I can to ditch Android (and obviously iOS is out of the question too).
I've heard of piefed, but let me take it slow one platform at a time unless you have a specific reason to suggest it?
The only reason for me to be on Reddit is because that's where the people are. While the European subs, and some others, were generally positive with interesting people there's of course a lot wrong with the platform.
More generally, I actively try to support European platforms but they tend to be far less populated.
As for specific communities - I can't join you in a football one as I know nothing about it. Beyond that, it's a bit exploring for me what's there.
I know Reddit has pulled a bunch of tricks over the last few years making the platform ever less appealing. Sadly, most people won't move once they're stuck in their ways and platforms abuse that. Cory Doctorow has a word for that.
That feels a lot more welcoming, thanks.
I only used Reddit because of the European community, and by extension the non-US American community. As I said in the post, for now it is by far the largest online community of its kind and genuinely interesting conversations are happening there. European politics but also a strong buyfromEU community.
It's a difficult issue because many in the community want to move but no one wants to make the move because a lack of community. It could be coordinated and I have tried to encourage people to do so, but sadly no success so far. And if people drop off, like I have, it becomes difficult to find them back.
Little over a year ago I made the swap to Linux myself and been actively degoogling. I went for Proton and Libre Office. Youtube and Android are the big issues. There simply is no equivalent to Youtube (in content at least) but I use Firefox + uBlock or on my phone Morphe which makes it sort of usable.
I've looked into Graphene and other options but I struggle being able to use regular apps, banking most notable. For now I decided to leave it but when the time comes to replace my phone I will do everything I can to ditch Android (and obviously iOS is out of the question too).
I've heard of piefed, but let me take it slow one platform at a time unless you have a specific reason to suggest it?