adiwan (adiwan)'s status on Wednesday, 26-Jun-24 06:12:47 UTC

adiwan

I think communities die because there are more people who expect others to act first so they can react in turn (or just lurk). Because people eventually go on with their lives the momentum of the actors slow down and in turn the attraction of new people who keep up the critical mass of actors also dwindles. The internet landscape is equally fractured and concentrated. Small forums are cozy and fun but it's very noticeable when there is a lack of activity. Easier to find communities (facebook, twitter, reddit...) are also a double-edged sword. Bigger communities get toxic and can also shrink to non-existence. There are always exceptions.