I get that some instances use the domain + TLD to make a word, like lemm.ee or to an extent, sh.itjust.works. But I’ve seen so many TLDs I had no idea existed, like .world, .zone, .social, and yes .works as well.

Is there any real reason for that? Trying to look cool or kinda underground-y? Cheaper and more varied domain options? Something actually kinda functional?

Interestingly, I started on vlemmy.net because I was a scared Reddit refugee and the .net TLD gave me comfort. Then it vanished a few days later without a trace. So here I am on lemmy.world

    • 👍Maximum Derek👍
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      511 year ago

      One day it was just 1997. Damnedest thing, there was no vote or anything. Frankly I think it was a bad move.

        • @tburkhol
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          151 year ago

          I hate that my brain played little riffs of both of those songs for me just by seeing their titles.

      • @[email protected]
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        91 year ago

        In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

        • Flying Squid
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          21 year ago

          We should never have left the oceans.

          • @Intralexical
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            31 year ago

            Don’t say that, @FlyingSquid. You’re beautiful, and when us primates are doing ruining ourselves, you will inherit the earth and fly over mountains and forests as well.

    • @HeyThisIsntTheYMCA
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      31 year ago

      No way dude it’s gonna be 1996 forever… Forever… Forever…