[–] [S] 24 points 20 hours ago (5 children)

Niche communities built around specific interests, from chess variants to linguistics projects like constructed languages. And occasionally something else, like a niche heavy music genre or something along those lines.

But I'm pretty burned out on Reddit, especially the way things are run over there

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  • Titan in Infrared (lemmy.world)
     

    Saturn’s moon Titan is wrapped in a thick atmosphere, but Cassini’s infrared “eyes” pierced it to reveal countless surface features in this global mosaic. The colors show variations in surface materials: brown marks the equatorial dune fields, while bluish and violet tones may point to water-ice-rich terrain.

     

    It reminds me a little of the old internet. I like how relatively small it feels, and that people post content for the sake of the content, not to promote themselves. I haven’t found my usual corners yet, the ones I used to hang out in on older platforms, but I figure that’s just a matter of time. I’m not super nostalgic for the old internet or anything, but it’s nice to find at least a hint of something human-centered somewhere.

    I hope it doesn’t fall apart and that it keeps growing.

    I was skeptical when I switched to Linux, but then I ditched Windows on my dual boot for good. It was a hugely positive experience, and it really felt like freedom. I’m hoping this will be the same.

    And don’t be mad at me if I act totally clueless here sometimes 'cause all that is new to me.