Does it feel like the fediverse is exclusively used by older tech nerds?
Does it feel like the fediverse is exclusively used by older tech nerds?
The mastodon and lemmy content I’m seeing feels like 90% of it comes from people who are:
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~30 years old or older
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tech enthusiasts/workers
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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?
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im studying CS
im in the late 30s
i've been a tech enthusiast for a bit more than 30 years
i dont use linux though
More users will come. it's all about the memes and fun discussions though. Memes is what drew me towards reddit. i just wanted to "scroll" for some entertainment, when i first found the site.
and being able to google, and finding reddit links helps.
i've yet to find a link to lemmy, by googling anything - even if i include the word lemmy.
On reddit we had a ton of "general" hobby subreddits. houseplants, cast iron, woodworking etc
i've not been searching for specific communities (search doesnt work super well i think) but i've yet to randomyl spot any communities that fall in to that category. it's mostly.. tech related subreddits.
the "common folk" wants hobbies, sports, news, etc.
Have you tried Linux?