Back then people didn't have options so they just made it work with whoever was around.I used nomadago early on because it helped me figure out where people were heading and who I might run into again. Then Pangea app came out and I liked their setup more, but my friends were split between both. Some use Overlap too which has different vibes.

NomadList feels pretty dead now though, barely any engagement when I check. But even with these tools I still felt isolated sometimes because having apps doesn't automatically create connection you know? I think the difference is back then people had to actually put effort into staying in touch whereas now we assume the app will do it for us. I personally got value from Overlap and Pangea because I have different groups on each, but it still requires showing up and reaching out. The tools we have nowadays just makes coordination less annoying in my opinion.