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The mastodon and lemmy content I’m seeing feels like 90% of it comes from people who are:

  • ~30 years old or older

  • tech enthusiasts/workers

  • linux users

There’s nothing wrong with that particular demographic or anything, but it doesn’t feel like a win to me if the entire fediverse is just one big monoculture.

I wonder what it is that is keeping more diverse users away? Is picking a server/federation too complicated? Or is it that they don’t see any content that they like?

Thoughts?

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[–] MdRuckus@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (4 children)

When did 30 become "older"?

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If DiCaprio won't date you then you are "older"

[–] BullsOnParade@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

DiCaprio wouldn't ever date me...wait, is "older" code for "ugly"? Oh you little...

[–] xaera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I will date you! Though I'm younger than him. Does that count? /s

Ahh, to be only 30 again!

[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Never trust anyone over 30 has been a thing since mid 60's.

[–] matey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

About seven years ago, according to my birthday.