Big Tech designed their platforms to keep you trapped. YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok aren't neutral spaces. They're businesses built on capturing your attention and data. Their algorithms, notification systems, and content policies all serve one purpose: keeping you engaged on their terms. And their terms alone. There's no freedom
  • scripthook@lemmy.worldEnglish
    25·
    3 hours ago

    I tried Bluesky for while but honestly I like Mastadon and Lemmy better. I’m also testing LOOPS (tiktok replacement) which is from the same creator as Pixelfed. There’s something comforting using decentralized platforms that are safe from Government and Corporate intervention

    • MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      1·
      16 minutes ago

      I like that it feels more like the web when I was younger, smaller communities usually with a more specific topic, run by a person or small group.

    • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
      47·
      3 hours ago

      If only we had more content not related to “look we’re free!”, “look Linux is freedom”, “free free free!”, “MAGA bad, but we’re independent and free!”, it would be even more awesome (not a pun to your side, just a piece of frustration)

      Also, for those saying “create it yourself” - I do