Ask HN: What alternatives to social media do you know?

#1

Post by IvanSologub » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:40 PM UTC

What alternatives to social networks do you know.

I know a little: gab.com and parler.com. Perhaps there is something else interesting.

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#2

Post by deletriusotis » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:42 PM UTC

Parler R.I.P

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#3

Post by rudolfwinestock » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 3:08 PM UTC

Private forums.

By that, I mean forums that only show their content to members who have created an account. Some of them may have a vetting process that can include paying money for the upkeep of the site.

Finding such forums is a problem in itself, and I can't help you, there.

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#4

Post by poormystic » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 4:44 PM UTC

Billy's Coffee at 57 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It's a pleasant social scene, especially in the early mornings. Nice coffee too :)

At Billy's I never get hacked or spammed, and am able to engage in healthy, face-to-face communication with my fellows. There is usually a guitar to play if you like that sort of thing.

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#5

Post by yuppie_scum » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 4:52 PM UTC

Reality.

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#6

Post by IvanSologub » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 7:39 PM UTC

rudolfwinestock wrote: post #3

Private forums. By that, I mean forums that only show their content to members who have created an account. Some of them may have a vetting process that can include paying money for the upkeep of the site. Finding such forums is a problem in itself, and I can't help you, there.

A good option.

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#7

Post by IvanSologub » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 7:40 PM UTC

poormystic wrote: post #4

Billy's Coffee at 57 Sheridan St, Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It's a pleasant social scene, especially in the early mornings. Nice coffee too :) At Billy's I never get hacked or spammed, and am able to engage in healthy, face-to-face communication with my fellows. There is usually a guitar to play if you like that sort of thing.

Good suggestion. But ... For some reason, you wrote a message not on the wall in the cafe, but on this forum ...

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#8

Post by vsskanth » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 8:56 PM UTC

Specific subreddits or focused forums like HN with good moderation.