It feels like people are a lot nicer here than on Twitter and Reddit, and even when people disagree, it’s generally civil and not an all-out flame war. Also, there’s no algorithm promoting outrage all the time.
For me, the anticipation of toxicity was a huge deterrent for me ever participating in real discussions, but here I feel like I can be myself.
I think it’s healthier this way.
I’ve been telling all my friends this feels like the old internet, like early 2000s. It’s been great.
I’m hoping at least some younger folks are around so they can experience something they might not have before.