Re:Ask HN: What would a TikTok ban look like?
by al_borland on Sunday April 21, 2024 @04:13PM
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>On the other hand, maybe this will inspire the next generation to work on more decentralized platforms.
The problem so far with the decentralized platforms is the confusing onboarding experience for new users. Sure, it’s like email, but people have gotten used to going to one app or one website to sign up in one place. Understanding protocols over platforms, and then running into issues where not all instances are talking to all other instances, leaves users confused and frustrated (if they even make it past the onboarding).
These platforms need to be good enough to stand on their own merits, and not just be for those who are frustrated enough to use the decentralized platform on principle alone.
The problem so far with the decentralized platforms is the confusing onboarding experience for new users. Sure, it’s like email, but people have gotten used to going to one app or one website to sign up in one place. Understanding protocols over platforms, and then running into issues where not all instances are talking to all other instances, leaves users confused and frustrated (if they even make it past the onboarding).
These platforms need to be good enough to stand on their own merits, and not just be for those who are frustrated enough to use the decentralized platform on principle alone.