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It's not about web technology, it's about popularity. It's like saying it's damning to technology that we don't have a serious YouTube contender. People don't j
by threatofrain 2y ago
It's not about web technology, it's about popularity. It's like saying it's damning to technology that we don't have a serious YouTube contender. People don't just want technology, they want to be on the most popular thing.
There are consequences to popularity. For example, if you need help it's a lot easier to find both self-help guides and technical people to help you. There are a lot more extensions or 3rd-party tooling. Even if there are exploits there are a lot more eyes on the problem and fixes come sooner.
So there are other WordPress alternatives, they're just less popular with all the consequences that come with being a minority player.
- openrisk 2y agoYes, I agree there is the popularity / network effects barrier. But when the advantage offered by technology is irresistible these barriers can be overcome. Tiktok is case in point and arguably it has become a pretty serious youtube contender (whether one likes the implications or not...)