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I’ve been searching for a potential Fediverse-based alternative to Tumblr and recently came across Loforo, Goblin, and Wafrn.

All of them seem interesting, but I’m curious — which one do you think is better for recreating that Tumblr-like experience?

Or is there another platform out there on the Fediverse that’s an even better fit as a Tumblr alternative?

I know there’s been talk about Tumblr supposedly joining the Fediverse, but even if it does, I don’t feel comfortable relying on a centralized, corporate platform anymore.

I’d prefer to support smaller, decentralized, community-driven projects.

Do you have any experience with Loforo, Wafrn, or other platforms that could work for blogging, aesthetic sharing, and building micro-communities like Tumblr?

Would love to hear your thoughts.


Wafrn: https://app.wafrn.net/dashboard

Loforo: https://loforo.com/everyone

Goblin: https://goblin.band/

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[–] scott@loves.tech 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

None of these projects are made by companies. They are made by individuals or small groups, and although they know how to code, they usually know nothing about marketing. That is why they are small compared to Threads or Bluesky. Marketing expertise, or lack thereof.

[–] scott@loves.tech 2 points 1 week ago

This was supposed to be a reply to a different post, but it wasn't attached somehow.