cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/3934542
The last couple of days I experienced something that I never felt since I’ve been using Fediverse services. For the first time since half a year ago, I felt like actually being sucked into the Fediverse. I only realized it a couple of days later that I hadn’t looked into Twitter and that’s the crucial point: didn’t even felt like I was missing something or had even the urge to do so. I had actually forgot that I was in the Fediverse, I had felt home. But then suddenly I felt like: oh, what if I did miss something? I again opened TwitterX (didn’t miss anything).
It was also not a purely positive experience, it also concerned me a bit for reasons I do not know yet.
Anyone else experienced this? Is there a word for it?
I definitely noticed that it’s pretty seamlessly replaced Reddit for me at this point. It’s been a decent source of stuff to read and there’s enough of it now that I don’t feel like I’m just seeing the same thing repeatedly.
I like reading articles and discussions, so it’s nice to be able to have that without propping up some big toxic company.
Adaptation.
Conformity.
Addiction.
Change of habits.
Those are a few suggestions off the top of my head.
I think you nailed it with “addiction”.
I hardly use reddit at this point. I never used twitter. In fact, using the Fediverse got me curious and decided to check out Mastodon. Just been using it for a few days and trying out stuff and must say I am kind of enjoying it.
What do you enjoy about Mastodon?
I have started following hashtag, like books, reading, technology, cats, dogs, etc. I have also started following a few people that I have noticed share content that I am interested in. I am finding interesting content. Also, certain amount of engagement in the comments. So far, a good experience. It’s only been a few days, however.
Federated?
I’d say “addiction”.
You should probably get off the computer for a while and go outside.
Look who’s talking! 🤣
You should too before you experience the following symptoms…
- loss of vision
- hairy palms
- extreme assymetry of the arms
🤣
Do you add 🤣 like a laugh track? You know what was said was unfunny, but maybe the emoticon will encourage people to laugh?
🧘
He who walks in the eightfold noble path with unswerving determination is sure to reach Nirvana
~Gautama Buddha
