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[–] Kichae@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

Don't overlook what having an active alternative can do, too. If Reddit is the only place that is Reddit-like, and active, and well known, then it's really hard to leave.

But multiple alternatives just had their profiles raised, and their activity levels skyrocket. If enough people stay on these alternative platforms, then it becomes easier for people to leave later.

There are two ways to increase evaporation: You can turn up the heat, which Reddit is doing itself right now, and you can reduce atmospheric pressure. This is what we're doing by being active and engaging somewhere else.