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Vibe check: What are your impressions and experiences of Lemmy, Kbin, Mbin, and Beehaw? (kbin.run)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by NaClKnight@kbin.run to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Exactly what the title says.

What has your experience been on any of those platforms? Which captures more of your time? Why?

I'm relatively new here but I've read a little on the reddit-like platforms. I (mostly) understand what's a fork of what or what some of the technical differences are, but I'm curious about the vibes and communities.

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[–] all-knight-party@kbin.run 4 points 6 months ago

You could say they force you, but I don't really see it that way. Beehaw should be a forum you can go to and have decent, comfortable conversation without offensive and heated overtones. I became so utterly sick of that internet tone from reddit over the years, and it absolutely extends to every other part of the fediverse except for Beehaw, because it's humanity that wants to be that way, not reddit specifically.

The only way to stop people from reacting with... that tone as you did is to moderate the shit out of it. You may not personally agree with it, but if you don't there are tons of other instances that are all rampant with people running around accusing each other of being politically evil and being dicks besides. Beehaw is a breath of fresh air to me that way.

Would I trust their method to run a nation's government? No, but a small internet forum where I might want to go to discuss things with people and retain a lower heart rate and faith in humanity? It's much better than any alternative I've seen.