It still sends me email, which is how I'm periodically reminded that I made an account there once. Sometimes I head over there to check it out, but it's always the same UI mess of semi-interesting...
It still sends me email, which is how I'm periodically reminded that I made an account there once.
Sometimes I head over there to check it out, but it's always the same UI mess of semi-interesting content it's always been and I close the tab and continue on with my day.
Having exactly the same experience. I don't understand the UI, I don't understand its focus or primary goals. It's a weird site with seemingly random content and no way to effectively search or...
Having exactly the same experience.
I don't understand the UI, I don't understand its focus or primary goals. It's a weird site with seemingly random content and no way to effectively search or make sense of any of it.
I tried it went it first launched, a few months after, and a short while ago. Does not live up to its hype or namesake, seems very confused on what it wants to be.
I tried it went it first launched, a few months after, and a short while ago.
Does not live up to its hype or namesake, seems very confused on what it wants to be.
I could have probably guessed that based on the tagline as a "non-toxic social network." Any social network that makes its raison d'être something other than just. . . socializing, is going to end...
Does not live up to its hype or namesake, seems very confused on what it wants to be.
I could have probably guessed that based on the tagline as a "non-toxic social network."
Any social network that makes its raison d'être something other than just. . . socializing, is going to end up being too pickled in some ideological position to really be much good as a place to hang out. If your motivation is "free speech" you're going to attract too many people whose speech is too noxious to tolerate. If it's "non-toxicity" it's going to be people with probably an overdeveloped sensitivity to slights and contrary perspectives. If it's "high quality discussion" you're going to end up with a lot of people who take themselves way too seriously to the point where it's a drag for anyone else.
These are all certainly design considerations and wishes. You can make them a part of the core value of your network, but if that's your sole motive for even having one then it ends up being a bit like hardcore atheists who were former hardcore evangelicals. There will be a sense of prioritization and perspective/proportion that is missing and the community will end up being unbalanced by dedicated too much energy to niche or unimportant needs.
I signed up, and I used it for about the same amount of time as you. I also noticed political cliques forming, and due to my political views I attempt to avoid politics outside of Facebook like...
I signed up, and I used it for about the same amount of time as you. I also noticed political cliques forming, and due to my political views I attempt to avoid politics outside of Facebook like the plague.
I tried it, I wanted to like it, but the content is not that good, and it was hard to use. I have gone back and looked again when it sends me reminder emails. Nope, still bad.
I tried it, I wanted to like it, but the content is not that good, and it was hard to use. I have gone back and looked again when it sends me reminder emails. Nope, still bad.
It still sends me email, which is how I'm periodically reminded that I made an account there once.
Sometimes I head over there to check it out, but it's always the same UI mess of semi-interesting content it's always been and I close the tab and continue on with my day.
Having exactly the same experience.
I don't understand the UI, I don't understand its focus or primary goals. It's a weird site with seemingly random content and no way to effectively search or make sense of any of it.
I tried it went it first launched, a few months after, and a short while ago.
Does not live up to its hype or namesake, seems very confused on what it wants to be.
I could have probably guessed that based on the tagline as a "non-toxic social network."
Any social network that makes its raison d'être something other than just. . . socializing, is going to end up being too pickled in some ideological position to really be much good as a place to hang out. If your motivation is "free speech" you're going to attract too many people whose speech is too noxious to tolerate. If it's "non-toxicity" it's going to be people with probably an overdeveloped sensitivity to slights and contrary perspectives. If it's "high quality discussion" you're going to end up with a lot of people who take themselves way too seriously to the point where it's a drag for anyone else.
These are all certainly design considerations and wishes. You can make them a part of the core value of your network, but if that's your sole motive for even having one then it ends up being a bit like hardcore atheists who were former hardcore evangelicals. There will be a sense of prioritization and perspective/proportion that is missing and the community will end up being unbalanced by dedicated too much energy to niche or unimportant needs.
I truly wanted to like it but I just couldn't get used to it. It is a shame because I have a lot of respect for Jimmy.
Same experience, I've tried it again last week and I was confused what the point of the site was.
I signed up, but honestly just don't spend that much time on social media sites anyway.
I signed up, and I used it for about the same amount of time as you. I also noticed political cliques forming, and due to my political views I attempt to avoid politics outside of Facebook like the plague.
I haven't really been back in a few months.
I tried it, I wanted to like it, but the content is not that good, and it was hard to use. I have gone back and looked again when it sends me reminder emails. Nope, still bad.