Yes. I've never used whatsapp.
Well known software built using Matrix. A lot of people have been following this project.
I find it hard to believe they're ALL named Victor.
Same as tumblr, still around, but largely irrelevant.
Every time that happens the fedi retains a good chunk of users. There's significant and stable growth throughout.
I've been using Graphene for years. Its great, no complaints.
Its a small terracotta piece just large enough to fit the neck of a bottle, with a pointed end to enter the soil. I got it from a local plant store, it wasn't very expensive. 5-15$ iirc.
What does "here" refer to? You're on Lemmy.world, your instance has never been a "leftist space" afaik.
Lemmy is software, not a "space". The network is ActivityPub, also not known for being "leftist".
Cost of doing business.
Self-host an instance with no karma and no mods.