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I plan to end my Facebook account before January 19. I like the format and would like something similar in the Fediverse. Also, I need a good Facebook alternative I can show people when trying to convince them to leave Facebook.

So what is the best Facebook alternative as of 2025? Frendica, Diaspora or Pleroma? Or something new and promising?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Just don't use Facebook. Get your friends contact information and text/call/meme directly with them or in groups. You'll find it a much more encouraging and rewarding experience if you connect with people instead of let some big company tell you how to engage with your friends and family.

Edit: I did not expect this thread to be so controversial. I suspect a lot of people really are not ready to give up Facebook.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That's what they're doing, though? They're leaving facebook, and looking for an corpoless alternative.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago

You'll find it a much more encouraging and rewarding experience if you connect with people instead

And you’ll find that a lot of your so-called “friends” won’t include you in any activities if it means they have to contact you separately via other means.