Internet forums are disappearing because now it's all Reddit and Discord. And that's worrying. - eviltoast
  • grrgyle@slrpnk.net
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    5 months ago

    Yeah a thread is more like a close conversation. If you comment in a thread you’re going to be heard front and centre. It keeps non-sequiters down and it’s good etiquette to at least acknowledge the points raised above.

    Tree based is more like splintered conversations around a party, where people drift in and out of side convos. This lends itself to a more anonymous, transient communication style.

    Ideal for a quick little session on your phone, really