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?

  • MiddleWeigh@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    I’m over 30, but I’m tech stupid compared to everyone else here, but I can follow, and understand the jist ftmp of the conversation. Not my area of expertise. I grown up with the internet though obviously so I do know my way around.

    If anything i’m probably just more open to new experiences than the average person, and I like learning stuff.

    But in general I agree with your observations, and it seems natural for early adopters of a platform.

    • Monochromepsychward@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      This is me also. Not a Linux user, but over 30 and can follow basic tech ideas somewhat. What I don’t know I’m always happy to learn.