Yeah

That’s a really important point about the design of decentralized networks like Lemmy and how they might unintentionally lead to negative effects similar to those we see in traditional social media.

Even though decentralized platforms give users more control and focus on community, the design choices can still shape how we interact with the platform. For example, features like infinite scrolling could create addictive patterns just like those in corporate social media.

The key to addressing this issue is being aware of how we use these platforms and the potential psychological impacts they have on our daily habits. It’s our responsibility to engage with privacy-respecting and freedom-oriented platforms in a mindful way. I believe that developers in the fediverse should prioritize creating platforms that aren’t designed for profit or to hook users for excessive amounts of time. That would be a really positive approach!

We already know this. It’s not just Microsoft; Google, Meta, and other big tech companies are also involved in similar practices.

Lemmy isn’t addictive; it’s a freedom-focused platform that’s easy to use and serves as a great alternative to Reddit, operating on the same principles. I believe that’s why so many people actively use Lemmy—it’s not about addiction at all.

Thanks for the resources you shared!

As you mentioned, I also tried having YouTube play in the background while doing tasks, but it didn’t work at all for me. When I finish a task, I realize I didn’t clearly hear or understand anything from the video! 😅

I don’t believe NewPipe is completely algorithm-free; it still operates based on algorithms, but you get different content if you’re using a VPN, as it changes your location. However, most of the time, I receive a ‘content unavailable’ message when using a VPN.

It’s great that you’ve decided to publish videos on PeerTube! But it would be nice if you could make a switch by posting videos on both platforms for a while, and slowly stop posting contents on YouTube.

I understand you! The issue I have with YouTube is mindlessly spending time on it. The algorithm feeds me too much information, but none of it is useful for me. Also, there’s the fear of missing out (FOMO).

The platform itself is awesome, and the majority of people don’t want or need to quit using it.

I really like the idea of using pen and paper as an alternative to subscribing with a Google account! It definitely makes it clearer what we’re following and helps us be more intentional about what we watch.

I don’t believe that Bluesky, Mastodon, or Lemmy truly promote free speech. I haven’t used the other platforms mentioned here, so I can’t comment on their effectiveness regarding free speech. For me, the only place where I experience complete free speech is on my own website.