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?

  • NioxicEnglish
    4•1 year ago

    im studying CS

    im in the late 30s

    i’ve been a tech enthusiast for a bit more than 30 years

    i dont use linux though

    More users will come. it’s all about the memes and fun discussions though. Memes is what drew me towards reddit. i just wanted to “scroll” for some entertainment, when i first found the site.

    and being able to google, and finding reddit links helps.

    i’ve yet to find a link to lemmy, by googling anything - even if i include the word lemmy.

    On reddit we had a ton of “general” hobby subreddits. houseplants, cast iron, woodworking etc

    i’ve not been searching for specific communities (search doesnt work super well i think) but i’ve yet to randomyl spot any communities that fall in to that category. it’s mostly… tech related subreddits.

    the “common folk” wants hobbies, sports, news, etc.

    • ZiroEnglish
      1•1 year ago

      Have you tried Linux?