• 14th_cylon@lemmy.zip
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    2 days ago

    people can just talk about stuff. if i accepted your argument, there would be no need for political communities, since these are also not going to change anything, but we are still happy to generate 1000 comment flamewar 😆

    • scytale@piefed.zip
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      2 days ago

      The purpose of a buy nothing group is to give away free stuff in the easiest and fastest way possible. That only works if it’s a local community where people can meet up or travel a short distance to the person giving away stuff. That’s why buy nothing groups on facebook for example are grouped by zip code or general areas within a given city.

      I’ve never seen a buy nothing group where people discuss things. People post only if they’re giving away stuff or if they are in need of something. Discussions can be done on a thrifting community or something similar, not a buy nothing group.