but actually. I have other answers too, like the bike trail near my house, a bar in town, and some coffee shops, but the amount of sincerity and genuine connection this app provides has it feeling more and more like a bona-fide 3rd space. There’s a sense that a lot of people are “regulars“ here, and it’s getting to the point where I’m genuinely invested to see how people are feeling, what they’re thinking, and what they’re up to.
Even though it feels kind of weird to dub a website a third place since there’s a lack of face-to-face interaction, this is still where people (myself included) relax, encounter familiar faces, and make new acquaintances. I guess I’m just very thankful for the all of interesting and kind people on here. So thanks :)
Apr 1, 2024
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feeling grateful for my mutuals and for every recommendation i got. i feel like this platform is healing me after using twitter as my only social media for years. everyone is genuinely helpful and it’s so refreshing when everywhere else is full of hate and negativity.. being on here just gives me hope like these are the people i’ve always wanted as my friends. it’s cool to just be yourself, to appreciate the small things and to share joy & that’s what the internet should be about!
Feb 10, 2025
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Recently I have been trying to find out why PI.FYI has recently been a more lackluster experience for me and (by no fault of the app ! I still love it) I think it’s because I post things as if everyone here were my friends. And while the community here is wonderful, it feels more like I’m sharing to strangers (which is like “yeah duh”). I’m missing that personal touch. I want to appreciate the app for what it is as it feels like a very special place on the internet but, I think feeling connected will take more time.
Mar 20, 2025
"PI.FYI is currently the last remaining wholesome place on the internet, in a landscape where other platforms reward lashing out and mayhem."
YES! Find myself running here just to breathe a bit, better than any other mental health apps out there, proving that humans can be nice and helpful online. LIVE kudos to tyler
Apr 7, 2024
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Apr 28, 2024
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These are those unplanned, worn-in trails that come into existence from consistent use over time. I like how they represent a record of the way humans and animals interact with their environment, with some being wide and well travelled while others are overgrown and don’t see that much use; each one has a story! I think they’re a cool example of the ways in which we unintentionally shape nature while it shapes us right back. So take that desire path and push back against infrastructure imposed upon you (if you want).
I also just think Desire Path is a beautiful combination of words.
Apr 25, 2024