Finding a Home on the Fediverse
I've been flip-flopping around the Fediverse lately. My most recent hop was from Micro.blog back to Fosstodon, but I've decided to switch back. Here's why...
So I considered flipping back to Fosstodon at the end of July, and ultimately decided to do it. I thought there were things I was missing; such as likes, boosts, and discoverability.
Fact is, I didn't. I think I've used the like button once since being back. I didn't use the boost button, and the discover tab went unloved and unused too.
Ipso facto, I didn't miss anything from Fosstodon. The irony is, there are things I miss from Micro.blog, so today I flipped back.
I can't put my finger on what it is that I miss though. It's more a feeling than a tangible thing I've missed. Micro.blog feels more wholesome. More friendly. Where Fosstodon feels more clinical and generic.
Anyway, one of the beautiful things about the Fediverse is that you can Jack Baty it as much as you like (sorry Jack!) and there's no impact. Simply pack your virtual suitcase and move somewhere else. No silos here.
I'm glad I flipped back to Fosstodon for a few weeks though - it gave me the context I needed to realise that I prefer it over on Micro.blog.
So anyway, followers are moving as we speak, and I've imported the people I'm following, so all should be good in the world. But just in case, if you notice I've fallen off your fedi timeline, you can follow me by searching for @kev@qrk.one.