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Discord blocks 3rd-party apps. Discord is not libre software.

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[-] CaptainAlchemy@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

While I love the sentiment, I have to say leaving Discord was one of the worst choices I ever made, not because Discord is inherently better, but because of the friends on it. I was in a very different state mentally and left without warning, and I regret it everyday, even though I'm back on Discord and some of my friends were willing to accept me, I still get a very intense feeling that what I did was unforgivable and I shouldn't be given this chance to talk with them again. It feels like leaving someone waiting for a high five and returning it months later when the hype is gone... I'm mostly inactive because I feel so wrong and I really don't deserve friends that are so nice. While I made the choice to leave and I knew the consequences, I don't wish anyone else to make that same mistake, leave with confidence, not with a cloudy mindset, worsening depression, and way less friends.

[-] thecdc1995@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The part about it being unforgivable sounds extreme. How can there be "consequences" for simply temporarily opting out of a chat app?

Losing touch with friends for a while definitely sucks but if you need a break from literally an app then real friends will accept that.

[-] CaptainAlchemy@lemmy.one 0 points 1 year ago

I left way more than once, so leaving several times and expecting people to accept you again and again sounds like a chore and not everyone is going to keep accepting you.

[-] Fizz@lemmy.nz 0 points 1 year ago

I don't think other people see it that way. It's very common for people on discord to disappear for days/months then pop back in.

[-] CaptainAlchemy@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah I suppose thats true, I was very much in a different mental state when I left, so much so I deleted my account, one person I was good friends with checked in with my phone number and made sure I was okay. I only wanted to share my experience because some others viewing might be in a similar state I was in, terrified of technology and *almost left it all behind. I have very good people though and I couldnt be more thankful. :)

[-] Soullioness@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I don't think anyone blames you for leaving. Social networks are notoriously bad for mental health. And I think everyone takes a break from time to time. You don't deserve to feel so bad. ๐Ÿ’œ

[-] CaptainAlchemy@lemmy.one 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you :) From one internet surfer to another, your comment was acknowledged and very appreciated. I wish social media wasn't as prevalent as it currently is, but still nonetheless I appreciate the kind words and the time you took to write! <3

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