[daikokunyo]

yeah, algorithm stuff doesn't plague forums. there are a couple of social media sites i'm on that don't do algorithms or advertising, are user-funded and not beholden to shitty political or corporate interests: dreamwidth and pillowfort. but it can be a bit of an uphill task to find people to talk to on there. took me a few months to find friends on dreamwidth. they also have very good privacy controls.

the thing about forum sites is they're moderated, and while people do have private hangouts, most of the conversation is public and you can jump in and connect with people right away. avatar sites are able to make a safe space without making it difficult to gain entry to that space, or to settle down in it. if that makes sense.

so while dreamwidth is my main social media site right now, i like the way avatar forums work the best.