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Found this app on TikTok last year and boy oh boy has it opened some metaphorical doors for me.
Grateful to have gained friendships across states and nations, developed a pen-pal relationship with a stranger, taken stock of my values, felt supported while quitting nicotine, and remained hopeful because of the amazing recs and answers you all have shared with me.
Shoutout to those who have consistently interacted and made this one of the last safe places on the internet for me :)
Here’s some of my fav screenshots/photos from my time here so far
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Here it is. Ol' six-hundo. It's hard to believe I've been on here for the better part of a year. There have been many things that I assumed would remain constant throughout life: friendships, some jobs, Kudos granola bars, Twitter, non-fluorescent presidents, the list goes on... But in the past 5 years or so, it seems like an accelerated impermanence has crept in. Maybe it's the breakneck pace at which we're consuming and shitting out information, culture, and technology. Maybe it's the pandemic. Maybe it's the dire state of global politics and the various societal breaking points we have lived through. Or maybe this is just what getting older feels like. Whatever the case may be, when something consistent comes along these days, it tends to stand out, especially when everything else in the world seems to be happening faster and harder.
PI.FYI has been such a welcomed change of pace in my online life. This place has become a sanctuary for my mind, and it has been a privilege to come to that realization alongside so many others who feel similarly. The genuine connections made here have made me more optimistic too - it turns out people really do just like helping people without using that as a pretense for scoring social points or for outsized recognition. There's no nagging urge to consistently post to stay relevant, and I don't feel like I'm needlessly marketing my own thoughts. Even when I take a break for a while, it holds a little place in the subconscious wilderness of my brain like a curious little creature sitting by a river of experiences, jotting down notes of life's little wonders, excited to share what it found later.
I don't know where I was going with this, but I guess my 600th rec is an homage to this new constant in my life. One that has stuck with me through weddings, funerals, and dental appointments. A passionate little place where people are just excited to talk about the things that bring them joy, all while Tyler and the team turn wrenches, patch leaks, and everything else they do behind the scenes to make it all possible.
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Sep 21, 2024
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I’ve become so passive on all other social media. I only sort of use instagram and TikTok. Someone on TT actually recommended this app (I should probably find him). I was interested because I felt like it was harder for me to find new music and I was hoping to find some good stuff, which I have!
This has been a pleasant surprise. I’m so grateful for this space. I haven’t had random internet friends for a long time, and I didn’t even realize how much I missed it! I love connecting over shared interests and ideas. I love that I can be as anonymous as I want. I‘ve only been here a few weeks and feel it’s brought with it fresh creativity.
Personally, I’m more home bound than ever before, so this is my equivalent to getting out and socializing with people (which I still do IRL, just not daily in this way). Thanks for being my friends!! 💗
Jun 9, 2024
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does anyone remember in 2015ish when peach hit? sort of a private microblogging platform. a lot of people joined and left after like a month. i had a hardcore true blue tumblr clique and we migrated there. we’re now approaching 10 years on that app and a lot of us never left (probably 40 of us). i post 2-3 times a day on there, same with my friends. i’ve also made new friends on there that are attending my wedding in march (marrying a man i met on tumblr in 2012 😭).
this app reminds me a lot of peach makes me grateful to have been a lonely 17 year old girl online!! i owe everything to my internet friends who are now my irl besties, bachelorette party crew, cat sitters, dinner dates, frenemies, neighbors, hosts when i’m in their city. the tiny internet is magic
Oct 25, 2024
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- my lore is interesting
- people enjoy being around me
- my anecdotes are unique
- i don’t scare people
- my best is actually good
- i can perform hard tasks
- my confidence isn’t a facade
- i am a bundle of joy
May 6, 2024
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Builds character, confidence, and discipline. The only person in charge of your mess is you! When you get home you can turn the performance off! Naked time anytime!
Apr 17, 2025