Each city has a different mix of subcultures. Some cities are impersonal with posers and businesslike like Linkedin, some may be more of a disjoint cacophony like reddit or an aged police state dystopia like facebook…which ones have the vibe of Lemmy?
I think it’s hard to say because living in a city and visiting it are dramatically different. It can be hard to see the negatives of a city when you’re on vacation.
I guess, yea, I just don’t know of any way to check this, even a name for it. The wikipedia page obviously does not have this sort of characterization, chatgpt just bullshits this:
- Facebook: Like Las Vegas - flashy, attention-grabbing, and always “on.” Both Facebook and Las Vegas are known for their vibrant, energetic atmospheres, where people come to connect, share, and have a good time. Just as the Strip is always bustling, Facebook’s News Feed is constantly updating with new content.
- Reddit: Like Tokyo - eclectic, fast-paced, and full of hidden gems. Reddit’s diverse communities and Tokyo’s unique neighborhoods (e.g., Harajuku, Shibuya) share a similar spirit of exploration and discovery. Both offer a wide range of experiences, from quirky to fascinating.
- LinkedIn: Like Zurich - professional, efficient, and well-organized. Just as Zurich is known for its banking and financial sector, LinkedIn is the go-to platform for professional networking and career development. Both exude a sense of reliability and stability.
- Twitter: Like New York City - fast-paced, opinionated, and always “on the go.” Twitter’s real-time updates and NYC’s frenetic energy share a similar vibe. Both are hubs for news, discussion, and self-expression.
- Instagram: Like Los Angeles - visually stunning, creative, and a bit superficial. Instagram’s focus on aesthetics and LA’s reputation for glamour and celebrity culture make them a good match. Both are known for their beautiful visuals and emphasis on presentation.
- TikTok: Like Bangkok - vibrant, playful, and a bit chaotic. TikTok’s short-form, entertaining content and Bangkok’s bustling streets and night markets share a similar sense of energy and unpredictability. Both are popular destinations for those seeking excitement and fun.
- Snapchat: Like Ibiza - carefree, spontaneous, and focused on the moment. Snapchat’s ephemeral nature and Ibiza’s party atmosphere make them a good pair. Both are about living in the present and letting loose.
- YouTube: Like San Francisco - diverse, innovative, and a bit quirky. YouTube’s vast array of content creators and San Francisco’s eclectic neighborhoods (e.g., Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf) share a similar spirit of creativity and experimentation. Both are hubs for self-expression and community-building.
Maybe it’s something that has never been taken seriously enough to characterize systematically: city “personalities” and social media “personalities” and yes…it depends on who it is that is viewing it…tourist, inhabitant, commuter…
San Jose or Austin
I may be biased because it’s my city, but Philly
Philly, collectively, has a bit of a chip on our shoulder because we’re always going to be compared to NYC because we’re both large, old (by US standards) cities in the Mid Atlantic area and we’re always going to be kind of living in their shadow as a smaller, less glamorous city. And that’s sort of the Lemmy/Reddit dynamic. Despite that chip though, and no matter how much we complain about our city’s shortcomings, it’s our city, and we’re pretty damn proud of it.
Philly is very much a city with distinct neighborhoods, with their own vibes, a lot like different Lemmy instances and communities.
There’s also all of the surrounding suburbs that aren’t in the city but are part of the metro area, like the wider fediverse- kbin, mastodon, etc.
Everyone’s got an opinion, not always a good one, and they’re more than happy to share it with you whether you wanted to hear it or not.
There’s some things we do that we can’t really say why we do it, but we do. Philly sports fans climb light poles, Lemmy has weird memes.
Phillidelphians also destroyed hitchBOT, threw D cell batteries at members of the opposing team at an Eagles game, and Flyer’s fans threw bracelets honoring their late owner on the ice when they didn’t like a call. So I agree. Philly does represent at least some instances of Lemmy. 🤣
Normal, Illinois
Definitely Austin
Ok, that’s two Austins, now I got a lead to go check out :)
Just remember that when people say Austin, they do not mean the surrounding suburbs like Round Rock, Cedar Park, Bee Caves, etc. They mean the city of Austin.
Also, they mean old Austin. The days of Keep Austin Weird seem mostly gone to visitors now. It’s become a pottery barn city.
– and even then they mean places like montopolis; where phrases like “keep austin wierd” means something still; everywhere else is just a bedroom neighborhood.
Not Houston
Never been to but based on what I’ve heard, maybe Portland?
I can’t say how accurate it really is, but from what people tell its devinetively Berlin.
I moved to Bristol, UK around 3 years ago and joined here around 1 year ago. I’ve never been able to tell if the world has just become more pro anarchism / communism or if both Lemmy and Bristol are so strongly intertwined with those mindsets. I’m always amazed by the intense parallels between here and Bristol that I’d never seen between the internet and a physical place before.
Yea, I’ve heard that about Bristol :) lovely bunch.
