On Mon, 12 Dec 2022 at 10:43, rmluglist2--- via Hampshire <
hampshire@???> wrote:
> I guess I’m a bit of a dinosaur but I notice that this list (as have many
> other LUG mailing lists I’ve subscribed to) has been quiet for quite a
> while. I strongly suspect folks have moved onto social media (which I’ve
> yet to really embrace properly) but if so, where can I find you all?
>
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> Or is it that LUGs have been replaced by more subject specific forums?
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There's probably a hundred reasons why Linux User Groups are less busy than
they previously were. Including: (warning, generalisations coming)
* Linux being easier to install and use these days, so less need for a
support group
* Web forums, stack exchange, and distro/app specific web properties have
visitors with better depth of knowledge on specific issues
* Many people grow up and have other activities which take their time (such
as children)
* The popularity of Arduino and Raspberry Pi means people are doing more
hardware-related activities
* Those doing anything with software, Linux is just an implementation
detail. They're involved in communities further "up" the stack.
* Older members of LUGs are aging out
* Potential new younger audience don't really care for email (my teenage
Son says "Email is just for resetting your password on websites")
* Tools like Discord, Discourse, TikTok and Snapchat are where younger
people hang out. There are active Linux communities on most of those.
Probably other reasons too.
Cheers,
Al.
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