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What Do You Use SDF For? (beehaw.org)

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I am enamored with the idea of SDF, and I think it is an important part of computing history and the present. That being said, I am curious as to whether anyone actually finds it useful—aside from the fact that it hosts the instance!!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

My first SDF account was created in 2004 (possibly before). In economic terms, the SDF services I enjoy with my sustaining membership have no equal. You'd be hard pressed to assemble the same portfolio of services from corporate providers-- ad-free, nag-free, no user productization-- for the same price.

But that's superficial. While I certainly enjoy the services that SDF provides, the community is what sets it apart. I've been here, and am still here, because of the community-- even if I've been quiet until recently. We're all a bunch of geeks of x, y, or z. Whenever I venture into com, I feel a sense of belonging. When I skim the local SDF fediverse feeds, I feel the same way.

SDF's banner offering is its community. Cheers, SDF!