Perhaps, experienced users of the suggested website could create posts that recommend it or its alternatives and provide explanations on how they function. This would help people better understand and determine if they find it appealing. Like you said, a list doesn’t help that much.
this post was submitted on 11 Jun 2023
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I hear the gaming subs are going to Discord. 😒
I don't understand how discord is even sort of similar - how can a live messaging app substitute for a forum?
You can make posts and create threads inside threads now. The tags and roles are pretty useful for a community too. Still, doesn't compare to an actual forum, especially since you can't vote or sort the comments.
They learned nothing.
Isn't breaking a monopoly a good thing?
Yes, but if it's too overwhelming, they're not switching from said monopoly!
You don't break a monopoly by directing everyone to the next monopoly.
Federated or not, you don't want everyone on one platform.
They don’t even have to be on Lemmy. Other platforms in the Fediverse (like Kbin) are compatible with us.
lol rdrama is listed