“The underlying problem is that Tumblr is not easy to use.”

Tumblr plans to make changes to appeal to new users and improve growth. The post states that Tumblr is currently difficult for new users to use and curates content poorly. Tumblr aims to improve how users discover and sign up, encourage frequent engagement, and boost creators’ ability to attract audiences. Specific changes mentioned include updating the confusing reply and reblog system to make conversations clearer and removing duplicate reblogs. Interestingly, the post does not discuss Tumblr’s plans to integrate with the ActivityPub protocol. Tumblr has had a turbulent history but has stabilized under its current ownership, though some long-time users may not want a more optimized social feed.

There’s a soft spot in my heart for Tumblr. I hope they find their way and become a bigger player.

    • zeus ⁧ ⁧ ∽↯∼@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      yeah exactly. that’s why i don’t like webp. i’ve nothing against it as a format, i would just rather use image format that’s not backed by said corpo

    • zeus ⁧ ⁧ ∽↯∼@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      just out of interest db0, did this thread in any way change your opinion on webp?[1] i’m just constructing a pet theory on internet discussions

      (sorry to necro an old thread, and i’m sure you have other things on your plate right now; i’m just interested)

      (also completely off-topic; i’m surprised your blog still has the wordpress favicon. i would have thought you of all people would have changed that)

      1. or tumblr, for that matter ↩︎

        • zeus ⁧ ⁧ ∽↯∼@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          well that’s better than i expected[1]. thank you for answering!

          1. (although worse than i’d hoped; i’ve stopped using webp altogether, even though it’s objectively better. i think jpeg-xl will be available on chrome soon after hd-dvds are playable on playstations) ↩︎