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Mares's avatar

linknames is such a memorable term. i think that, as a concept, it has good potential to stick with people who come across it, and hopefully it remains a long-lasting option for creators trying to own their audience. the two caveats you identified are pretty big, though.

remembering linknames is an absolute pain. also, as a consumer, i don't want to go around lots of websites to see what the people i follow do. as tragic as centralization under big platforms like Instagram or Spotify is, there's no denying they're convenient. and, for most people, convenience trumps idealism.

that being said, i respect the shot you took at introducing the term, and i hope the idea sticks. they can probably be quite useful in case someone gets banned (or shadowbanned) from a platform. at least then their followers would know where to find them next. i don't know.

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Lazlo Barclay's avatar

Epic. Roll on, roll on!

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