“Sometimes there’s a man… I won’t say a “hero,” because what’s a hero? But sometimes there’s a man who… well, he’s the man for his time and place!” – Sam Elliot (the Stranger) from the glorious The Big Lebowski

You know that classic quote about standing on the shoulders of giants (and pioneers)? Honestly, in so many ways, that’s how I truly feel about the good ol’ Fediverse.

So, to sum up-- who are YOUR heroes here, and what does keep you hanging on here, baby…?


EDIT: For people wondering about what kinds of ‘bumps & difficulties’ I’ve personally experienced, here’s a tiny sampler:

https://piefed.social/post/1431056#comment_8685458

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    5 days ago

    one of those things that’s quite funny and high production value but the fandom is largely obnoxious and some of the creators are jerks

    it’s also not everyone’s style of humor. give it a shot sometime and see if it resonates though!