but actually. I have other answers too, like the bike trail near my house, a bar in town, and some coffee shops, but the amount of sincerity and genuine connection this app provides has it feeling more and more like a bona-fide 3rd space. There’s a sense that a lot of people are “regulars“ here, and it’s getting to the point where I’m genuinely invested to see how people are feeling, what they’re thinking, and what they’re up to.
Even though it feels kind of weird to dub a website a third place since there’s a lack of face-to-face interaction, this is still where people (myself included) relax, encounter familiar faces, and make new acquaintances. I guess I’m just very thankful for the all of interesting and kind people on here. So thanks :)
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feeling grateful for my mutuals and for every recommendation i got. i feel like this platform is healing me after using twitter as my only social media for years. everyone is genuinely helpful and it’s so refreshing when everywhere else is full of hate and negativity.. being on here just gives me hope like these are the people i’ve always wanted as my friends. it’s cool to just be yourself, to appreciate the small things and to share joy & that’s what the internet should be about!
Feb 10, 2025
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one of my very dear friends showed pi.fyi to me!! she always knows the best apps!! i consider myself quite offline (very private finsta as my only presence on ig for example) so i only hear about things through word of mouth really, like in general—events, trends, places, etc; i like it way better this way, i like being slightly out of the loop, it keeps me sane, even if sometimes im a little late (this does not embarrass me). anyway this app has kind of switched things up for me because not only am i learning of things at a much faster speed, but i feel very public with my presence & am sharing a lot with strangers which i am not used to anymore (i was hyper online as a teen & younger adult, but a few years ago decided to retreat for mental health reasons). it is such a lovely and sweet and smallish community here though that i feel like i am in a little warm nest not lost out at sea!!! i feel like i can really share here without fear and it is actually fun! ^___^
Feb 28, 2024
"PI.FYI is currently the last remaining wholesome place on the internet, in a landscape where other platforms reward lashing out and mayhem."
YES! Find myself running here just to breathe a bit, better than any other mental health apps out there, proving that humans can be nice and helpful online. LIVE kudos to tyler
Apr 7, 2024
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Apr 28, 2024
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These are those unplanned, worn-in trails that come into existence from consistent use over time. I like how they represent a record of the way humans and animals interact with their environment, with some being wide and well travelled while others are overgrown and don’t see that much use; each one has a story! I think they’re a cool example of the ways in which we unintentionally shape nature while it shapes us right back. So take that desire path and push back against infrastructure imposed upon you (if you want).
I also just think Desire Path is a beautiful combination of words.
Apr 25, 2024
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Giving my favorite clothes the justice and honor they deserve by wearing them until I literally cannot anymore
(or maybe I’m just stubborn)
Mar 29, 2024