“Sometimes there’s a man… I won’t say a “hero,” because what’s a hero? But sometimes there’s a man who… well, he’s the man for his time and place!” – Sam Elliot (the Stranger) from the glorious The Big Lebowski

You know that classic quote about standing on the shoulders of giants (and pioneers)? Honestly, in so many ways, that’s how I truly feel about the good ol’ Fediverse.

So, to sum up-- who are YOUR heroes here, and what does keep you hanging on here, baby…?


EDIT: For people wondering about what kinds of ‘bumps & difficulties’ I’ve personally experienced, here’s a tiny sampler:

https://piefed.social/post/1431056#comment_8685458

  • Lemminary@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Lack of real alternatives, I guess? This is the alternative to the other site, but I’d love it if there were similar sites with different focus and different people.

    • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialOP
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      The Fediverse is a big place, with many parts that still don’t communicate very well with each other.

      You might be surprised…