Hit the mark on all 3. ๐คทโโ๏ธ But in fairness the early days of Reddit was pretty similar.
Phase 1: Collect enthusiasts
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: Profit
Reddit has tried lots of things in Phase 2, including borrowing many techniques from Facebook, but they're still fundamentally there.
Pretty hopeful. I'm in the process of setting up a server to try and host a few communities. Should get it online by the end of the month. I figure if as many people as possible just host a few communities (i.e. cherished Reddit subs that aren't here yet) then we can save the major instances the pain of trying to host everything for everyone and take real advantage of building a truly robust decentralised network
George would be a great - and fitting, choice
Have recently made the jump from Reddit. With a brilliant 3rd part app - go figure!! I expect to be more active here.
Baldur's Gate 3. Kids got it for me for Christmas, thoroughly enjoying every bit of it so far