both companies notably ruined the internet in the 2010s by consolidating discourse then taking various steps to destroy the user experience and the feel of the communities for profit.
so, broadly, the web went from cozy, small hobby forums in the 90s and 00s, then with the 10s as a transitional period, the 20s being practically complete corporate control of online discourse.
it’s a bummer. but nothing lasts forever. where will we go next?
Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks! I’m starting to feel like lemmy is more „home“
Mind you, it’s not perfect, and it definitely needs to grow or it will fall back into obscurity, but it does have a lot going for it:-).