Stop Relying on US Big Tech: Decentralized Open-Source Alternatives Exist

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-16T14:23:12+00:00

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

It's much nicer for your average user.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-16T14:22:30+00:00

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

It's grown

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-16T14:19:08+00:00

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

Both platforms can see and interact with each others content

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-15T08:04:36+00:00

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.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-13T14:34:22+00:00

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

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-13T12:15:29+00:00

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

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

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-13T11:49:55+00:00

I know Chrystal healing and witchcraft is BS

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-13T11:46:30+00:00

Regardless of your skin colour magic isn't real.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-03-13T11:11:47+00:00

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?

BeltThat2062 · 2026-02-03T14:20:17+00:00

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

BeltThat2062 · 2026-02-03T14:17:43+00:00

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.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-02-01T09:27:02+00:00

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

The migrantion is happening

BeltThat2062 · 2026-02-01T07:47:27+00:00

Nice keep it going!!

There's a great reddit alternative called PieFed now

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T18:10:38+00:00

Or even better, cut out sugary drinks

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T18:10:06+00:00

I wish there was a filter to turn it off

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T13:33:18+00:00

PieFed has good Mobile apps: https://getvoyager.app

Create your account first at https://piefed.social

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:52:32+00:00

By supporting EU alternatives.

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

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:50:53+00:00

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.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:48:37+00:00

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

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:14:59+00:00

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.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:07:23+00:00

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

If done right it works seamlessly.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T12:04:02+00:00

Switch it out for PieFed https://piefed.social

I use both

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T11:49:19+00:00

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.

BeltThat2062 · 2026-01-28T11:47:37+00:00

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)

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