I'd like to see it grow, but not so much that it becomes a free for all. Having been here for a while, I have seen the site whittle down the user community to a fairly hardcore few. I think 's comment about hipsters is spot on. How do we add users without inviting people who don't fit in? I did invite a few friends but they didn't stick around. Poal is not for everybody, and I don't think it needs to be.
I've curated my feed so that I see most of what goes on here, but definitely not everything. Once in a while I will check the front page from a different browser while not logged in, just to see what's what. I don't have any users blocked, but I have quite a few subs blocked. (Q-tards can fuck off!) I am guilty of posting a narrow range of content and have tried to expand, but I keep forgetting.
Here's a question: , do you want to see it expand? I know you said you'd eventually retire from running the show. Is growing the site a priority for you?
I want to see it growing organically.
My priority is to keep the lights on, as long as will be able to.
I want to see it growing organically.
That makes sense to me.
My priority is to keep the lights on, as long as will be able to.
And we really do appreciate how hard you work to do so.
Having been here for a while
but I have quite a few subs blocked. (Q-tards can fuck off!)
This is why I simultaneously think you are one of the smartest and most retarded people on Poal.
You are a really unique voice here, one I value very much, especially given the fact I feel like you are one of five Poal users who has spent a decent amount of time in a major American city.
But do you think you would join Poal today, had you just found it? Do you think other users like you would join?
God Bless Poal, and the weird Southern/Midwestern/Slavic demographic we currently have, but I worry that it will become an echo chamber, and never attract humans with unique opinions, from another sphere of life.
Diversity now, Bigot!
This is why I simultaneously think you are one of the smartest and most retarded people on Poal.
I prefer 'autist' to 'retard' thankyouverymuch. :-)
You are a really unique voice here, one I value very much, especially given the fact I feel like you are one of five Poal users who has spent a decent amount of time in a major American city.
I've lived in NYC, Detroit, and LA. NYC more than the others, but I have spent quite a bit of time in cities. I'm glad to hear my contributions are appreciated.
But do you think you would join Poal today, had you just found it? Do you think other users like you would join?
I think I would. The sticking point is whether I would be looking for a site like Poal today. I left reddit during the Fat People Hate ban even though I didn't post much there, and only on niche subs anyway. I heard about Voat and migrated there. I moved here when it started. I think it was who told me, but that was so long ago I'm not sure. I also tried Phuks, but never really clicked with them. At this point in my life I don't know whether I'd go looking for a new 'home' after Poal ends.
God Bless Poal, and the weird Southern/Midwestern/Slavic demographic we currently have, but I worry that it will become an echo chamber, and never attract humans with unique opinions, from another sphere of life.
Most of my family is from either the UK or Sicily. Not sure where I fit in to that mix.
Diversity now, Bigot!
As I just mentioned, I have Sicilian roots. That means I am part...
I think I would. The sticking point is whether I would be looking for a site like Poal today. I left reddit during the Fat People Hate ban even though I didn't post much there, and only on niche subs anyway. I heard about Voat and migrated there. I moved here when it started. I think it was who told me, but that was so long ago I'm not sure. I also tried Phuks, but never really clicked with them. At this point in my life I don't know whether I'd go looking for a new 'home' after Poal ends.
I'm glad you wrote this up. This was my migration too. Reddit > voat > phuks > poal.
The catalyst isn't there anymore. Now there are mainstream sites like X and Rumble which is where people are more likely to land than looking for a place like poal.
Shout out to Owlchemy who told me about poal.
As I just mentioned, I have Sicilian roots.
See? Who else could appreciate me calling you a fucking moolie?
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