Twitter and Reddit. Arguably the biggest sources of fresh and current information at all. You want to know what is going on right now? Go visit one of the two and you’ll be up to speed in a matter of minutes.
I don’t think the Fediverse will become mainstream. But I’m actually happy about that. And so should you.
I’ve noticed some transphobia and homophobia recently too (usually from lemmy.world accounts 👀)
Well of course. Lemmy is not censored like the other social media platforms so you will get to hear what people actually think here.
A lot of people feel uncomfortable around gay and trans people. It will take time.