The mastodon and lemmy content I’m seeing feels like 90% of it comes from people who are:

  • ~30 years old or older

  • tech enthusiasts/workers

  • linux users

There’s nothing wrong with that particular demographic or anything, but it doesn’t feel like a win to me if the entire fediverse is just one big monoculture.

I wonder what it is that is keeping more diverse users away? Is picking a server/federation too complicated? Or is it that they don’t see any content that they like?

Thoughts?

  • chakan2@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Picking a server is complicated… And I still don’t get how to get content from other servers into my main feed.

    But the other thing is monitization. If you build up a decent filling on TikTock for example, they pay you. My kids friends are all chasing that.

    • Heldenhirn@feddit.deEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I agree.

      To get content from other servers in your main feed you just have to subscribe to the community you want to see the content from. If you are using the website go to “Communities” located at the top bar. When you use the app there should be also a button called “communities” or similar. On the website by default only communities of your own server are shown so select “All” at the top left. Then just select a community you like and press subscribe.