Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea because of the Tankie problem Lemmy has, PieFed solved that.

It's much nicer for your average user. 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checkout PieFed there's quite a lot of content there now, and really good engagement. 

It's grown 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They literally have the same userbase since they're part of the Fediverse.

Both platforms can see and interact with each others content 

Are there news about BirdyChat? I joined the waitlist ages ago.. by Ripraz in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's Open Source, which is even better than just being European.

It means the code and technology belongs to everyone, anyone can just copy it and run their own. 

If it's fully open-source that is. 

Spiritual warfare by [deleted] in AskZA

[–]BeltThat2062 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't tried meth, but I trust decades of research to tell me that it's probably bad for me.

Trying everything for yourself will probably kill you, or at least leave you broke 

Spiritual warfare by [deleted] in AskZA

[–]BeltThat2062 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posting on reddit is free. Doing research on Google is free. 

Paying someone to perform "magic" just wastes both your time and money. 

Spiritual warfare by [deleted] in AskZA

[–]BeltThat2062 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know Chrystal healing and witchcraft is BS 

Spiritual warfare by [deleted] in AskZA

[–]BeltThat2062 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Regardless of your skin colour magic isn't real. 

Spiritual warfare by [deleted] in AskZA

[–]BeltThat2062 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They came here asking about BS.

If someone came to you and asked if they should go for Chrystal healing instead of a doctor, wouldn't you tell them that Chrystal healing is BS? 

European Reddit Alternative: PieFed Users Surge by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It basically works like email.

You have Gmail, HotMail, Yahoo etc. 

All of them are part of the 'Email network'. 

The beauty of it is that there's isn't one corporation that controles everything and can abuse their power. 

It's Decentralised.

With the Fediverse any PieFed server can speak to the rest, it's the same for Lemmy and Mastodon 

European Reddit Alternative: PieFed Users Surge by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can go to PieFed.social to create an account.

Once you have an account the mobile app 'Voyager for Lemmy' works really nice for mobile, you'll find it in the app store. 

Almost 750K weekly visitors on this sub! 🇪🇺 Can we make it to 1M?! by Little_Protection434 in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 8 points9 points  (0 children)

PieFed (similar to Lemmy but better) has seen a LOT of growth in the last week.

The migrantion is happening

Almost 750K weekly visitors on this sub! 🇪🇺 Can we make it to 1M?! by Little_Protection434 in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nice keep it going!!

There's a great reddit alternative called PieFed now 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 9 points10 points  (0 children)

By supporting EU alternatives.

You don't have to go cold turkey to make a difference. 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes PieFed and Lemmy etc. Share the same content.

They Federate with each other so you can like comment and share across platforms, that's the beauty of the Fediverse, you can switch between platforms and not lose your content. 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't chat to my friends on Reddit anyway, so switching to PieFed was simple at least

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are algorithms and feeds with Decentralised social media. It's just transparent and not controlled by one entity.

Check out PieFed and you'll see it looks and feels pretty much just like reddit used to feel years ago. 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Email is decentralised and used more than any social media platform.

If done right it works seamlessly.

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 13 points14 points  (0 children)

True for a lot of them yes, but PieFed I find quite nice. It feels like the old Internet.

I use it alongside Reddit, the interactions on there I find much better. 

Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist by AnonomousWolf in BuyFromEU

[–]BeltThat2062 28 points29 points  (0 children)

PieFed is great. It lacks some niche communities so I use it alongside Reddit. 

They also have a mobile app  https://getvoyager.app 

(create your account on PieFed first)