I mean it, absolutely.
I know I lack a wider exposure --because CoSo is home--but I doubt there are many or any online places that aren't trying to monetize people in some way.
@Minholkin @th3j35t3r I miss the old days when there were tons of hobbyist/niche sites. Maybe there were ads, but those were just to support the site. I still run one that we opened in 2005. Most of the people have moved on, but a number check in every now and then to post/update folks. Commercial social media did it in, though. This place is a bit of a throwback to those simpler and more homey times.
@Minholkin @th3j35t3r It has that “big board” feel of the days before “influencers”. More chatter from and among people, less of the positioning and posturing to monetize a personality or ego. The community feel comes from steady organic growth, not rapid influx of influencers with their entourage of followers and sycophants.
Yes!! The big influencers don't usually stick around because this place values all contributors <3
If they are here, they enjoy being a person and not a product promoter. :)
@Minholkin @th3j35t3r Here it’s quality over quantity. A larger user base focused on self-promotion is not a sustainable model in a user supported site.
It truly is a matter of quality here :)
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I've heard folks comment to a similar effect over the years--CoSo has that old-school community feel but is enclosed in the most sophisticated and resourced vehicle :)
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