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Big Tech Wants You Trapped. The Open Web Sets You Free (www.joanwestenberg.com)
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[–] scripthook@lemmy.world 46 points 9 hours ago (4 children)

I tried Bluesky for while but honestly I like Mastadon and Lemmy better. I'm also testing LOOPS (tiktok replacement) which is from the same creator as Pixelfed. There's something comforting using decentralized platforms that are safe from Government and Corporate intervention

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 6 hours ago

I like that it feels more like the web when I was younger, smaller communities usually with a more specific topic, run by a person or small group.

[–] dwemthy@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

What's your impression of loops so far?
I've been underwhelmed, but I don't know if that's a platform issue or an adoption issue. Found a couple good accounts to follow, but I really want a block option to keep some accounts out of my "for you"

[–] scripthook@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago

Content wise it’s underwhelming but it’s random videos. There’s more variety than Pixelfed which has an even smaller community. Eventually more trends will catch on to Lopps but I hope there’s more original content once it’s out of beta and public

[–] darkkite@lemmy.ml -2 points 3 hours ago

will be hard without some algorithm. tiktok is useful for finding content that align with my interests

[–] orize@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

LOOPS

Where can I DL and try it?

[–] scripthook@lemmy.world 5 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

https://loops.video/ You can download the Android APK or Download TestFlight for iOS to use it. You have to sign up first

[–] orize@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 hours ago

Thanks.

Signed up for it, now awaiting activation.

[–] Allero@lemmy.today -5 points 8 hours ago

If only we had more content not related to "look we're free!", "look Linux is freedom", "free free free!", "MAGA bad, but we're independent and free!", it would be even more awesome (not a pun to your side, just a piece of frustration)

Also, for those saying "create it yourself" - I do