It appears to me that the current state of Lemmy is similar to other platforms when they were smaller and more insular, and that insularity is somewhat protecting it.

I browse Lemmy, and it feels a bit like other platforms did back in 2009, before they became overwhelmed and enshitified.

If I understand it correctly, Lemmy has a similar "landed gentry" moderation scheme, where the first to create a community control it. This was easily exploited on other platforms, particularly in regards to astroturfing, censorship, and controlling a narrative.

If/when Lemmy starts to experience its own "eternal September", what protections are in place to ensure we will not be overwhelmed and exploited?

I have been getting back into skateboarding, and watching a lot more on YouTube.

I have been enjoying Dan Corrigan's channel, and I've enjoyed seeing the elements that make up a pro team like Powell.

There's also podcast style shows I've been watching, like The Nine Club, or Hawk versus Wolf.

Having been out of the skate scene for the past decade or two, what have I missed out on, and what are you guys getting hyped on?

I know Nebula is not exactly open source, but it is pitched as a creator-controlled (or, at least a creator-centric) platform.

YouTube is my main platform of media consumption, and I would prefer to find other avenues that are not quite as monolithic.

Has anyone here tried Nebula? Is it worth it, and is there anything sketchy about it I should be aware of?

I am living in the middle of a red state, and even the bluest of my neighbors don't seem to think that the president will have any direct effect on their lives.

In reflecting on the previous term prior to Biden, I only remember the gish gash assault of horrifying news day after day, but struggle to conjure the major issues I took umbrage with.

I am left with general issues, but lack the specifics to engage in actual discourse.

I remember the immigration stance was horrifying, but the previous administrations wasn't substantially better in my recollection.

I know the Mueller report indicated there was major collusion with America's adversaries, which was intertwined with disgusting foreign policy.

There was also the depleting of America's coffers, as our national debt skyrocketed, which likely coincided with his cronyism and the issues with the emoluments clause.

That was coupled with the complete mockery of the justice system, with obvious corruption in every entanglement he had.

All of these issues point to my view of the administration as corrupt, self-serving, and power hungry, but none of that serves as exact examples that I can have in my pocket when speaking with apathetic blue voters and red-voting neighbors.

They are unlikely to be swayed by the Martin Niemöller "First they came for the Communists and I did not speak out” line of reasoning.

Is there a list of exact tangible examples I can point to, as to why the current administration is so much of a disaster for the everyday citizen?

*As an aside, it seems to me every administration following the New Deal economic plan has made it a pet project to reverse it an reclaim any power ceded to the working class.

All of the policies that allowed a vibrant middle class have been whittled away. Public education, trade unions protections like the Fair Labor Act, social security, accessible healthcare, etc., have been constantly attacked since initially gaining any leeway in the 1930's. 

Decreased government protections and funding for the working class, to me, are obvious negatives to be pointed to, but are not so obvious to those entwined in the current hegemonic narrative. 

Are there obvious points I could be making that would provide clarity to my contempt with the current situation?