The mastodon and lemmy content I’m seeing feels like 90% of it comes from people who are:

  • ~30 years old or older

  • tech enthusiasts/workers

  • linux users

There’s nothing wrong with that particular demographic or anything, but it doesn’t feel like a win to me if the entire fediverse is just one big monoculture.

I wonder what it is that is keeping more diverse users away? Is picking a server/federation too complicated? Or is it that they don’t see any content that they like?

Thoughts?

  • AzzuEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have the feeling people in healthcare also care more about moral issues, which was the main driver of leaving reddit, so it makes sense.

      • AzzuEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Rage is still human :D

        But I think I get what you mean. That you actually listen to what the other person has to say and try to really understand them. Am I correct there?

        In that case, yeah, it’s kind of required for there to be no hate/rage.

        I often feel like people only talk at each other: their ego has to be satisfied, or talking is some form of entertainment. Instead of talking with somebody and trying to see the person behind the words. Basically empathy. I definitely prefer the latter.