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@IntlLawGnome@kbin.social

Law nerd in BC

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Mastodon is primarily a microblogging social media platform akin to Twitter. The other two are primarily multi-forum board akin to Reddit.

All three rely on the ActivityPub protocol, so there is some intercommunication between them (esp. between Lemmy and Kbin). That's why they're often referenced in the same breath. That, and most websites operating under these standards are not run for commercial profit.

Picking an instance

After spending a few days learning about lemmy and other fediverse websites, I was curious about people's processes for picking a server that is right for them. I've seen most posts say to pick one that is not too big or small and that has similar interests as yourself. But if we are all mostly federated, doesn't it make the...

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Doesn't really solve the question of "how do I pick an instance," just substitutes one set of instances for another

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I can't speak to the newer models (and have heard bad things about the company's customer service lately), but a Rad Power Bike from a few years ago would probably be decent for most uses.

Probably good to specify some additional things so people can help: What country do you live in? How far is your commute? Do you need options for cargo (baskets, a rack for panniers, etc.)? Any preference for stepover frames vs standard? Does bike weight matter (lighter ones tend to be more expensive)? Storage options (apartment or house/garage)?

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Yeah, I wouldn't call it misleading, but it's poorly written for sure. Active voice would be clearer and more succinct, e.g. "BlackCat claims to have hacked Reddit, threatens to leak data"

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Ooh, I forgot about that one. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibe there. Might head there later actually.

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My only gripe about any Breka location is the difficulty grabbing a chair during the busy hours. If you can get a table, it's great.

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@Friend I've been looking for this. Thanks!

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This one really hits hard right now. Very much a "me too thanks" feeling.

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