literally_a_dog

Barkbarkbark

TikTok is designed to make you consume and not meaningfully engage. As complex as the algorithm is, users’ ability to participate in discussions is severely limited.

ByteDance is capable of writing software that predicts what you want to see next, but it can’t write comment sorting, or basic threading like Reddit?

The severe limitations in communication are deliberate. You’re not supposed to engage meaningfully, you’re supposed to look at it, feel something, and then scroll.

One of the reasons I like seeing new social media startups (like Lemmy) is that the current offerings are harmful to us, and any challenge to them as the potential to make positive change.

Bark

how long did it take? do you do commissions?

(edit) I’m planning a steam game which is in drawing board stage. I’d like a few pieces of proprietary art so I’m not using placeholder squares everywhere

It’s my second day on lemmy. I came from Reddit because their moderation is so careless.

I am so tired of moderators using their power to police discussions, rather than keep people safe. Anyone can walk away from an argument at any time; you’re not protecting them from that. In fact, what you’re doing is silencing them at a time when they’re frustrated and have no where else to vent. They come here because they need to get it out.

I’m going to start looking for another platform. People like you are the reason I left Reddit.