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So what alternative do you propose? 99% of users are on those platforms. Moving everyone to a different platform is almost impossible.
by Nutomic 9y ago
So what alternative do you propose? 99% of users are on those platforms. Moving everyone to a different platform is almost impossible.
- root_axis 9y agoThe alternatives are the hundreds of other discussion sites on the web that you're free to use at your own discretion. Twitter isn't so important that it "needs an alternative", if you don't like it, don't use it. In the same vein, if all my comments get downvoted on HN, it doesn't mean HN "needs an alternative" anymore than I am inclined to create one and the masses are inclined to use it. If they're not, that means it isn't needed. None of that changes the fact that twitter is still free to do whatever they want with their own code and servers, and you're free to do the same with yours.
- chrononaut 9y agoIt's worth pointing out that some of the aforementioned platforms are specifically popular because of the curated content that they allow. You're on a platform now that effectively limits and controls the material. For example, it's a particular reason why some people like 4chan, while others dislike it.
- acheron 9y ago"Will MySpace ever lose its monopoly?" https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/feb/08/business.comment https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/feb/08/business.... "In social networking, there is a huge advantage to have scale. You can find almost anyone on MySpace and the more time that has been invested in the site, the more locked in people are".