I am spending more time on Reddit these days, not less. I'm spending less time on HN.

I own quite a few subreddits. Maybe I'm a future power user.

The old guard typically dies before the new generation can thrive. Until they leave they tend to actively gatekeep keep potential competitors out.

I am fine with hearing "Maybe you will finally get to build your own garden, at last, Doreen." God knows the past decade has been pure shit for my online social life, which stands in stark contrast to when I routinely had real friends online, met them in person, got meaningful help with my health issues, with raising and educating my kids, etc etc.