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How do you deal with the fact of being that "alternative" weirdo? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by xelar@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Most people from my circle use mainstream apps and see me as that "alternative" weirdo/geek.

Most alternative options are being used by geeks and males quite often. Its hard to find normies here.

Do you think there will be a shift in perception?

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[–] AgreeableLandscape@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Only half joking: Get tech savvy friends. Like, computer science/IT/infosec tech savvy, not Vlogger/Cryptocurrency/Tech review channel "tech savvy". I've found that a lot of people in the tech profession, especially those involved with open source development or security are way more weary of "mainstream" consumer tech to the point of not wanting to use them.