@xenogon @feditips @homegrown

Just like on the good old bbs/forum days!

I did the same, plus I wanted to squat a space on The Original for the street-cred 😏

Joining an alternate server can depend on price, on site features, but also the value you perceive in their Local feed. I envision libraries, schools, campus groups, clubs etc, local news and municipalities, there's value in a "safe space" all their own or, like some now, by invitation only.