cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24954593

It’s rough right now politically in the US. A lot of people around me seem like they’re ready to give up hope. It makes me incredibly angry seeing Zuck up there with all the other billionaires, and Elon is a parasite that has infected the government.

I often find myself wondering how I can make a difference. How can we regain control of our world?

Idk if I’m being dramatic, but the Fediverse really seems like it could be our response to these fuckers controlling the narrative on social media. It could be more than just an interesting decentralized social media platform. I really think this could be a key step in reclaiming our democracy.

Am I being dramatic lol? Do you all feel the same way? I was kinda getting emotional even. Like we could bring real change. That gives me hope, which is something we are desperately lacking right now.

It’s not just Lemmy. It makes me happy to see all the Fediverse platforms (specifically activity pub based) blowing up.

Friendly reminder if you have the financial means, donate to your instance, donate to the Lemmy devs, donate to Pixelfed or any other social media app fighting big social media. And better than a one-time donation, set up a monthly contribution even if it’s just $2/month. It really helps open-source developers when they have a steady income.

  • nossaquesapaoEnglish
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    6 days ago

    The fediverse gives me hope, but when I go out to the “real world”, I see everyone swimming in big tech apps and I lose all hope :( For most people, I’m just weird and that’s it. I don’t even see any prospects of change. people love their big tech apps and are willing to give up on some for going into another, but rarely are willing to move to a free alternative.

    • haui@lemmy.giftedmc.comOPMEnglish
      2·
      6 days ago

      same here but for most stuff. When I was at the chaos communication congress in hamburg, germany I felt very at home. People were just the way they wanted to. I has no issue socializing because everyone was so different and unique, there were barely any in groups (except furries maybe but thats just my perception maybe).

      There also is a warning at the exit: „broken world ahead.“

      This pretty much radicalized me for openness and diversity since I saw how great shit works when you take put the social hierarchy. I take this hope with me wherever I go.