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  • MetalAirship@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Maybe this is an unpopular opinion but the word “Fediverse” leaves a sour taste in my mount just because it sounds so much like the stupidity that was “Metaverse” (yes I know they are completely unrelated)

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      1 year ago

      I agree, but fur slightly different reasons. “Fed” and “verse” are both fairly loaded root words, “Fed” especially. It also sounds a bit arcane/technical/out there.

      “Lemmy” and “Kbin” are both short, cute, and come without any baggage or expectations. It’s a lot easier to create an identity with a term that doesn’t have any existing associations, imho.

      I think it makes a lot of sense for the technology to be called the Fediverse, since it’s descriptive once you understand it, but I think Lemmy and Kbin will have quicker uptake with new users. They’re better brands to advertise.