Who says they failed? They look like a stunning success to me, considering how much growth the fediverse and alternatives like squabbles got during that time, and the momentum has kept up after.

Even now more and more groups are moving off reddit to something else.

And I guess you didn’t see this year’s final r/place picture.

From a monetary point of view, spez will probably win. He’ll destroy reddit completely in his quest for the IPO, and get to the point where the numbers are juiced up enough that he can sell high, make a huge chunk of money, and take his exit. But that doesn’t negate our success.

Also,…

how does it feel knowing that you looked like

Please don’t confuse us with your mirror.